How can I get form data with JavaScript/jQuery?

Question

Is there a simple, one-line way to get the data of a form as it would be if it was to be submitted in the classic HTML-only way?

For example:

Answer 1

var formData = new FormData($('#form-id'));
params   = $('#form-id').serializeArray();

$.each(params, function(i, val) {
    formData.append(val.name, val.value);
});