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27 lines
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title: Match Beginning String Patterns
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## Match Beginning String Patterns
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## The Problem
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Use the caret character in a regex to find "Cal" only in the beginning of the string rickyAndCal.
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### Hint 1:
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Try surrounding your regexp in slashes
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```javascript
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let testExp = /^test/;
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// returns true or false depending on whether test is found in the beginning of the string
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```
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### Hint 2:
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Try using the '^' character caret outside of brackets as seen in the above example
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### Spoiler Alert - Solution Ahead
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## Solution
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```javascript
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let rickyAndCal = "Cal and Ricky both like racing.";
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let calRegex = /^Cal/; // Change this line
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let result = calRegex.test(rickyAndCal);
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```
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