Yup, no extra jokes or introductory filler talk. Yet he manages to also get the best of both worlds by maintaining a friendly and accessible speaking pattern so it still seems fun.
You’re awesome. Thank you so much. I was having such an issue with a nested array. I couldn’t understand why it keep muting the original array. Thank you again and keep up the great work.
Unfortunately, it removes any functional property of the object. Example: const names = [ { value: "name", getName : function(){ return this.value }} ]; const names2 = JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(names)); names2[0].value = "modified"; names[0].getName() names2[0].getName(); // this line will throw the error getName() isn't a function.
The way shown in the video is the fastest way according to this: stackoverflow.com/questions/122102/what-is-the-most-efficient-way-to-deep-clone-an-object-in-javascript/5344074#5344074
That will not always work so as you want, if you have a property that points to a function or your working with Date object then you can't use JSON.Parse....... Better use the spread operator.
@@eselse4651 map() creates the same problem with copying the pointer rather than the actual nested array. let deepArray = [['freeCodeCamp']]; let deepCopy = deepArray.map(x => x); deepCopy[0].push('is great'); console.log(deepArray,deepCopy); result > [ [ 'freeCodeCamp', 'is great' ] ] [ [ 'freeCodeCamp', 'is great' ] ]
When copying array of json data into new array using speard operator it's muting original data. Speard operator fails over here. I used to resolve this issue by using lodash 💪💪
Not precisely since it doesn't directly teach Android development, but! It will teach you programming and web development, so you will learn fundamentals and beyond, so learning Android development should be easier then :)
I used this array to test: let deepArray = [true, undefined, false, null, [‘freeCodeCamp’]]; JSON changed the undefined to null during the copy. But isn't best practice to define empty data as null rather than undefined? And you probably would be testing if the data was undefined before pushing it on to your array anyways. (Or at least you should be.)
Because you can't copy objects like that. When you declare an array/object like this "var arr_1 = [1,2,3]", arr_1 now points to a place in memory where the array is stored. So when you make arr_2 = arr_1 you basically named the same place in memory with two distinct names.
But even shallowCopy = deepCopy.slice(0) is also reference to same memory right ? that's why its changes made in deepcopy is reflected on shallowcopy too if i am not wrong ? Kindly correct me if so
I really like how you keep the video length short and relative to the topic at hand.
Yup, no extra jokes or introductory filler talk. Yet he manages to also get the best of both worlds by maintaining a friendly and accessible speaking pattern so it still seems fun.
You’re awesome. Thank you so much. I was having such an issue with a nested array. I couldn’t understand why it keep muting the original array. Thank you again and keep up the great work.
Beau is legit the fastest code typer in history.
I think it's fast forwarded haha.
@@CianaCorto it certainly is
Dude... I'm already loving you so much. I spent an hour racking my brains with this at work and now it's finally settled.
Beau this is the best explanation of shallow and deep copy I have seen, thanks alot!!
you just saved my life i was keep facing the issue for last couple of days...
DEEP COPY is incredible idea man !
Excellent job. I particularly appreciated the part about pointers and arrays & objects within arrays.
I don't know why I found it funny that the solution was simply to turn it into JSON and back into Javascript. The creativity of some people 👌
Unfortunately, it removes any functional property of the object.
Example:
const names = [
{ value: "name",
getName : function(){ return this.value }}
];
const names2 = JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(names));
names2[0].value = "modified";
names[0].getName()
names2[0].getName(); // this line will throw the error getName() isn't a function.
use the spread operator for copy
ex: let names2 = [...names];
names2[0] = {...names2[0], value: 'modified'};
this would work
This was so informative. Thanks a lot!
Huge thank you for that JSON tips
Very helpful video with detailed explanation
Super and very simple way. Thanks
damn... finally found where is my bug thanks to this video... the way this thing work is completely absurd !
That was really helpful, was stuck with this
Thanx ❤️
In terms of performance, worth doing this conversions instead of a recursive deep copy function?
The way shown in the video is the fastest way according to this: stackoverflow.com/questions/122102/what-is-the-most-efficient-way-to-deep-clone-an-object-in-javascript/5344074#5344074
The issue with deep copy example is that Jason stringify does not convert type functions
Is using JSON better in performance than manually copying each item for a deep copy?
It feels like very bad language design. Why don't all javascript objects have a copy method for this
That will not always work so as you want, if you have a property that points to a function or your working with Date object then you can't use JSON.Parse.......
Better use the spread operator.
you don't need a 0 in original.slice(0) since 0 is the default
Thank you for the content.
this is also an alternative: Array.from(original) But it's not supported by IE
what about using map()? i actually have an instance where i'm working with a nodelist of objects in the Dom.
@@eselse4651 map() creates the same problem with copying the pointer rather than the actual nested array.
let deepArray = [['freeCodeCamp']];
let deepCopy = deepArray.map(x => x);
deepCopy[0].push('is great');
console.log(deepArray,deepCopy);
result > [ [ 'freeCodeCamp', 'is great' ] ] [ [ 'freeCodeCamp', 'is great' ] ]
Thank you so much!
When copying array of json data into new array using speard operator it's muting original data. Speard operator fails over here. I used to resolve this issue by using lodash 💪💪
deep copy can simply done like
const copyArray = [...originalArray];
Hi, should I learn from FCC if I'm interested in becoming an Android developer?
Not precisely since it doesn't directly teach Android development, but! It will teach you programming and web development, so you will learn fundamentals and beyond, so learning Android development should be easier then :)
how to copy 2 arrays in to 1 array i have an exam thanks for help
is that codepen you're using
Yup!
I used this array to test:
let deepArray = [true, undefined, false, null, [‘freeCodeCamp’]];
JSON changed the undefined to null during the copy. But isn't best practice to define empty data as null rather than undefined? And you probably would be testing if the data was undefined before pushing it on to your array anyways. (Or at least you should be.)
THANK YOU
thank you
var deepCopy = deepArray;
Can you explain me, please, why doesn't work this one?
Because you can't copy objects like that. When you declare an array/object like this "var arr_1 = [1,2,3]", arr_1 now points to a place in memory where the array is stored. So when you make arr_2 = arr_1 you basically named the same place in memory with two distinct names.
Because you would just create another pointer to the same object.
But even shallowCopy = deepCopy.slice(0) is also reference to same memory right ? that's why its changes made in deepcopy is reflected on shallowcopy too if i am not wrong ? Kindly correct me if so
Brilliant
5:47 you're a poet and you didn't know it.
genius!
his teaching is super confusing ...
your explanations really need some work. there has been a lack of clarity in at least half of your videos that i've watched so far
What exactly is unclear? I would definitely appreciate more specific criticism so I know what to work on. Thanks!
rubbish, both explanations and attitude are excellent.
best javascript videos I've seen. good reminder, refresher for anyone -)
next time i encounter the same feeling i'll be more specific.
i no englis speaker, but i understood wel