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Kubernetes Resource Name Regex Pattern

Validates Kubernetes resource names: lowercase alphanumeric with hyphens, max 63 characters.

DevOps
Beginner
Difficulty
Universal
Language
none
Flags
// Regular Expression
/^[a-z0-9]([a-z0-9-]{0,61}[a-z0-9])?$/

Live Regex Tester

Pattern Breakdown

^[a-z0-9]([a-z0-9-]{0,61}[a-z0-9])?$
Character class [ ]
Group ( )
Quantifier { }
Anchor ^ $
Repetition * + ?
Escape \
Alternation |
Any char .

Code Examples

JavaScript

const regex = /^[a-z0-9]([a-z0-9-]{0,61}[a-z0-9])?$/;
const test = "my-deployment-v2";
console.log(regex.test(test)); // true

// Extract matches
const matches = test.match(regex);
console.log(matches);

Python

import re

pattern = r'^[a-z0-9]([a-z0-9-]{0,61}[a-z0-9])?$'
test = "my-deployment-v2"
match = re.search(pattern, test)
print(match)  # Found!

Go

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "regexp"
)

func main() {
    re := regexp.MustCompile(`^[a-z0-9]([a-z0-9-]{0,61}[a-z0-9])?$`)
    fmt.Println(re.MatchString("my-deployment-v2")) // true
}

Common Use Cases

K8s manifest validationresource namingCI/CD

Match Examples

InputResult
my-deployment-v2Match
My_DeploymentNo Match

About the Kubernetes Resource Name Regex

Validates Kubernetes resource names: lowercase alphanumeric with hyphens, max 63 characters.

Regular expressions (regex) are powerful pattern matching tools used across virtually all programming languages. The kubernetes resource name pattern is classified as beginner difficulty in the devops category. It works in all major programming languages.

When using this regex, always consider edge cases and test thoroughly with real-world data. Use the interactive tester above to validate the pattern against your specific inputs before deploying to production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kubernetes Resource Name regex pattern?

Validates Kubernetes resource names: lowercase alphanumeric with hyphens, max 63 characters.

How do I use the Kubernetes Resource Name regex?

Use the pattern /^[a-z0-9]([a-z0-9-]{0,61}[a-z0-9])?$/ in your code. In JavaScript: new RegExp('^[a-z0-9]([a-z0-9-]{0,61}[a-z0-9])?$', ''). Test it above with your own input.

What does this Kubernetes Resource Name regex match?

This pattern matches: "my-deployment-v2". It does NOT match: "My_Deployment". K8s manifest validation, resource naming, CI/CD.

Is the Kubernetes Resource Name regex beginner-friendly?

This pattern is rated Beginner. It uses basic regex syntax and is easy to understand.

What languages support the Kubernetes Resource Name regex?

This pattern works in all major programming languages including JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, Go, Ruby, PHP, and more. Syntax may vary slightly between regex engines.

Can I modify the Kubernetes Resource Name regex for my use case?

Yes! Use the interactive tester above to modify the pattern and test with your own data. Common modifications include making it case-insensitive (add 'i' flag), matching globally (add 'g' flag), or adjusting character classes.

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