Heres the problem I have:
Turn this string input: “Ch 471: PRO BM R #5,Ch 472: PRO BM R #4,Ch 473: PRO BM R #3,Ch 481: PRO BM L #5,Ch 482: PRO BM L #4,Ch 484: PRO BM L #3”
Into this string output:
Ch 471-473: PRO BM R #3-5
Ch 481-484: PRO BM L #3-5
Im attempting to write a function in JavaScript that essentially filters through a string of channels separated by commas of x amounts and then summarizes them in the format above. In the example above there are 6 different channels with positions and units.
The deciding/grouping factor are the positions (In the above example, PRO BM R and PRO BM L) – So finding all the channels and units on one position and then summarizing that info.
Heres details on nomenclature:
- Channels = Ch 471
- Positions = PRO BM R
- Units = #5
What I have tried so far, and what Im assuming I would need to do is use several loops to split() the data
- First by comma
- Then by :
- Then by # sign
Then push the data into 3 different arrays
- Channel Array
- Position Array
- Unit Array
Then filter through each array to find unique values, max values, etc. I just can’t wrap my head around this problem though?
Any pointers, example code, or assistance of any kind is welcomed!