How to sort an array based on the length of each element?

Question

I have an array like this:

arr = []
arr[0] = \"ab\"
arr[1] = \"abcdefgh\"
arr[2] = \"abcd\"

After sorting, the output array should be:

Answer 1

Based on Salman's answer, I've written a small function to encapsulate it:

function sortArrayByLength(arr, ascYN) {
        arr.sort(function (a, b) {           // sort array by length of text
            if (ascYN) return a.length - b.length;              // ASC -> a - b
            else return b.length - a.length;                    // DESC -> b - a
        });
    }

then just call it with

sortArrayByLength( myArray, true );

Note that unfortunately, functions can/should not be added to the Array prototype, as explained on this page.

Also, it modified the array passed as a parameter and doesn't return anything. This would force the duplication of the array and wouldn't be great for large arrays. If someone has a better idea, please do comment!