How to determine if Javascript array contains an object with an attribute that equals a given value?

Question

I have an array like

vendors = [{
    Name: \'Magenic\',
    ID: \'ABC\'
  },
  {
    Name: \'Microsoft\',
    ID: \'DEF\'
  } // and so on... 
];
         


        

Answer 1

No need to reinvent the wheel loop, at least not explicitly (using arrow functions, modern browsers only):

if (vendors.filter(e => e.Name === 'Magenic').length > 0) {
  /* vendors contains the element we're looking for */
}

or, better yet:

if (vendors.some(e => e.Name === 'Magenic')) {
  /* vendors contains the element we're looking for */
}

EDIT: If you need compatibility with lousy browsers then your best bet is:

if (vendors.filter(function(e) { return e.Name === 'Magenic'; }).length > 0) {
  /* vendors contains the element we're looking for */
}