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Sorting Alphanumeric Strings in Java
Hey everyone! 🌟 Today, I want to share a technique I found handy for sorting alphanumeric strings in Java. When dealing with mixed data types, the natural sorting order can be quite tricky. Here’s a simple solution I came across.
Key Steps:
1. Regex Patterns: We can split the strings into numbers and non-numbers.
2. Comparator: By using a custom comparator, we can define our sorting logic.
Here's how you can do it:
import java.util.*;
public class AlphanumericSort {
public static void main(String[] args) {
List<String> items = Arrays.asList("item2", "item10", "item1", "item21");
Collections.sort(items, new AlphanumericComparator());
System.out.println(items);
}
static class AlphanumericComparator implements Comparator<String> {
public int compare(String s1, String s2) {
// Your comparison logic here
}
}
}
Final Thoughts:
- Always consider edge cases, like different lengths of strings.
- Using regex might slightly affect performance, so be mindful in large datasets.
Give it a try, and let me know how it goes! 💻✨
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