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Startswith Operation: startswith
The startswith operation under the String Operations function is used to check if a given string begins with a specific substring or character. This operation returns true if the string starts with the provided argument and false otherwise.
Example: Suppose you have a string “Welcome to HuLoop” and want to verify if it starts with the word “Welcome“.
Steps to Configure:
- Add a new step.
- Select SET from the Action dropdown.
- Enter a variable name in the Element Key field (e.g., StartsWithResult). This variable will store the result of the operation (true or false).
- Click on Form, select Functions, and choose String Operations.
- Provide the following parameters:
- operation: Choose startswith.
- data: Enter the string to check (e.g., “Welcome to HuLoop“).
- argument: Enter the substring to check at the beginning of the string (e.g., “Welcome“).
- Click Save.
Outcome on Execution:
- The operation checks if the string “Welcome to HuLoop” starts with the substring “Welcome“.
- Since the condition is true, the result (true) is stored in the variable defined in the Element Key field (e.g., StartsWithResult).
- This variable can be referenced in subsequent automation steps using the syntax ${VariableName} (e.g., ${StartsWithResult}).
