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 * this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in
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 * use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of
 * the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so,
 * subject to the following conditions:
 *
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 *
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 */


/**
 * check if string is valid URL
 *
 * @param {(string | undefined | null)} url
 * @return {boolean} 
 */
export const isValidURL = (url: string | undefined | null) => {
  try {
    new URL(url);

    return true;
  } catch {
    // ignore TypeError and return false
  }

  return false;
};