Java Regular expression

Hi:

I need Java regular expression help. In a String value I want to extract a substring before the appearance of -d means appearance of first hyphen and digit.

For example:

Test-Test2-2.1.2

I want Test-Test2 value to be extracted.

Look forward to your near response.

Best Regards,

-Sunnybrad

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CEHJ

8/22/2022 - Mon

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3/17/2012

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for_yan

3/17/2012

This worked for me:

      String stest = "Test-Test2-2.1.2";

        stest = stest.replaceAll("-[\\d].*","");

        System.out.println(stest);

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sunnybrad

3/17/2012

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Hi for_yan:

I will try it out and let you know.

Best Regards,

-Sunnybrad

for_yan

3/17/2012

Sure, please, try it and let me know.

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CEHJ

3/17/2012

Yes, but you don't need the character class

s = s.replaceAll("-\\d.*","")

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