To convert a Boolean test function such as PrimeQ
or IntegerQ
into a pattern one typically uses either Condition
(/;
) or PatternTest
(?
). There are specific strengths and purposes for each which are described in: Using a PatternTest versus a Condition for pattern matching.
Here is a simple and brief example of each:
Cases[Range@10, _?PrimeQ]
{2, 3, 5, 7}
Cases[Range@10, x_ /; PrimeQ[x]]
{2, 3, 5, 7}
Be aware that the PatternTest
operator ?
has unusually high binding power as seen in this table and with:
Precedence[PatternTest]
680.