Password Strength Validator

Medium

string validation regex

Problem Description

Create a function that validates password strength based on specific criteria: at least 8 characters, contains uppercase, lowercase, digit, and special character (!@#$%^&*).

Input Format

A string representing the password

Output Format

Return "STRONG" if all criteria are met, otherwise return the missing criteria separated by commas

Constraints

1 ≤ password length ≤ 100

Sample Input/Output

Input:

Hello123

Output:

SPECIAL

Explanation

The password has uppercase, lowercase, and digits but missing special characters

Solution Hints

Read carefully: Understand input/output format and constraints
Start simple: Think of brute force solution first, then optimize
Edge cases: Consider empty inputs, single elements, max constraints
Data structures: Choose arrays, hash maps, sets based on problem needs
Time complexity: Ensure your solution fits within time limits
Test examples: Verify logic with provided sample inputs

150
Points

2000ms
Time Limit

256MB
Memory Limit

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