Lodash _.deburr() Method

Syntax, Parameter and Return Value

Syntax:

 _.deburr([string=''])

Parameters:

[string=''] (string): The string to deburr.

Return Value: 

(string) - Returns the deburred string.

Examples 

Removing Accents from a String:

• JavaScript

JavaScript

var _ = require('lodash');

var text = 'déjà vu';

console.log(_.deburr(text)); 

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 Output:

 'deja vu'

Demonstrates converting a string with accents into a basic Latin equivalent.

Preparing String for URL Slug:

• JavaScript

JavaScript

var title = 'Café au lait';

var slug = _.deburr(title).toLowerCase().replace(/\s+/g, '-');

console.log(slug);

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Output:

 'cafe-au-lait'

Shows how to create a URL-friendly slug from a string with accents.

Standardizing Text for Search:

• JavaScript

JavaScript

var searchQuery = 'fiancée';

var standardizedQuery = _.deburr(searchQuery).toLowerCase();

console.log(standardizedQuery); 

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Output:

 'fiancee'

An example of standardizing a search query by removing diacritical marks.

Processing User Input:

• JavaScript

JavaScript

var userInput = 'El Niño';

var processedInput = _.deburr(userInput);

console.log(processedInput); 

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 Output: 

'El Nino'

Demonstrates processing user input to remove special characters for consistency.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does _.deburr() handle non-Latin characters?

_.deburr() is specifically designed for Latin-1 Supplement and Latin Extended-A characters. Non-Latin characters (like Cyrillic, Chinese, etc.) are not affected by this method.

Can _.deburr() be used for all language texts?

While _.deburr() is useful for texts in languages that use Latin characters with diacritical marks, it may not be suitable for languages that rely on non-Latin scripts.

Does _.deburr() affect the case of letters?

No, _.deburr() does not change the case of letters. It only removes accents and diacritical marks from Latin characters.

Conclusion

Lodash's _.deburr() method is a valuable tool for simplifying strings by converting characters with diacritical marks to their basic Latin equivalents. It is particularly beneficial in contexts where standardization of text is required, such as in search functionality, URL slug generation, and cross-system data handling.

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