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declaring an array with "new Array()" vs "[]"

what exactly is the difference ?

I think that [] is more suitable for declarative arrays, but not
exactly sure why.

TIA

Jul 23 '05 #1
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sonic wrote:
what exactly is the difference ?


The difference between
new Array()
and
[]
?
Both expressions create (not declare!) an empty array. [] is shorter and
was added to the language later but nowadays browsers that don't support
the [] syntax are extinct so it is pretty much your choice of preference
what you use.
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Jul 23 '05 #2
thanks,

so are you saying is that there is absolutely no difference in
javascript object model between both approaches ?

Jul 23 '05 #3


Correct. Other than semantically, is the same constructor.

Danny

On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 10:46:04 -0700, sonic <so*******@gmai l.com> wrote:
thanks,

so are you saying is that there is absolutely no difference in
javascript object model between both approaches ?


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Jul 23 '05 #4
sonic wrote:
so are you saying is that there is absolutely no difference in
javascript object model between both approaches ?


There is a difference:

new Array(30)

is not the same is

[30]

The array literal notation is better.

http://www.JSON.org
Jul 23 '05 #5
Do you mind elaborating as to why it is better ?

Jul 23 '05 #6
VK
> Do you mind elaborating as to why it is better ?

Both Array() and [] are equal if you create (oops... "instantiat e") an
empty array. You can check the set of build-in properties/methods. they
are equal (because the same constructor is used).

They treat differently arguments (if you instantiate some array
elements right away).
Array(args) scheme is rather tricky, so [args] leaves you lesser place
for a typo.

Read more here:
<http://www.geocities.c om/schools_ring/ArrayAndHash.ht ml#Array_create >

Jul 23 '05 #7

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