Looking for a simple filter in nodejs express routing path. The parameter must be either word1 or word2. Tested using:
Using the expression: test/:gender(\b(word1|word2)\b)
The path tested was: test/word2
Everything seems to work fine as "The path matches the route"
However, when implementing in code:
router.get('^/test/:gender(\b(word1|word2)\b)', function (req, res, next){//something})...;
An unexpected 404 error is encountered.
Additional Notes: By removing the regex string, it functions properly. Another filter that I successfully made work required format like: "word1-word2[-moreWords]". Implemented as follows:
router.get('^/test/:user_name(*[a-zA-Z0-9][-]*[a-zA-Z0-9])', function (req, res, next) {//something});
This filter also works without any issues. Furthermore, testing them on https://regex101.com/ also confirms their functionality.
The question remains - What am I doing wrong?