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replace

Replaces characters within a string.

replace(x:string, pattern:string, replacement:string, [max=int]) -> string

Description​

The replace function returns a new string where occurrences of pattern in x are replaced with replacement, up to max times. If max is omitted, all occurrences are replaced.

x: string​

The subject to replace the action on.

pattern: string​

The pattern to replace in x.

replacement: string​

The replacement value for pattern.

max = string (optional)​

The maximum number of replacements to perform.

If the option is not set, all occurrences are replaced.

Examples​

Replace all occurrences of a character​

from {x: "hello".replace("l", "r")}
{x: "herro"}

Replace a limited number of occurrences​

from {x: "hello".replace("l", "r", max=1)}
{x: "herlo"}

See Also​

replace_regex