JavaScript Map

  1. Map can have keys of any data type, including objects, functions, and primitive values.
  2. Map keys are ordered based on their insertion order.
  3. Maps have built-in methods for iteration, such as forEach, keys, values, and entries.

Syntax:

map((element, index, array) => { /* … */ })

Parameters:

  • element: It is a required parameter and it holds the value of the current element.
  • index: It is an optional parameter and it holds the index of the current element.
  • arr: It is an optional parameter and it holds the array.

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