String Manipulation

Count Vowels

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Problem

Return the number of vowels (a, e, i, o, u — case-insensitive) in the given string.

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About this challenge

Count Vowels is a easy string manipulation coding challenge. It tests string-manipulation techniques: parsing, transforming, and searching text efficiently. Write your solution in the editor above, run it against the test cases, and get instant feedback — free, in your browser, no sign-up.

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Hint: Loop through the characters (lowercased) and check membership in the set {a,e,i,o,u}.

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