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DIY: Valid Number

Understand how to validate whether a given string can be interpreted as a decimal number. Learn to implement a function that checks for valid digits, decimal points, exponent notation, and signs to handle common numeric inputs and edge cases.

Problem statement

Validate if a given string can be interpreted as a decimal number or not. Here is an array of characters that can appear in a valid decimal number:

  • Numbers - 0-9

  • Exponent - "e"

  • Positive/negative sign - "+"/"-" ...