How to get unique values in an array

Question

How can I get a list of unique values in an array? Do I always have to use a second array or is there something similar to java\'s hashmap in JavaScript?

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Answer 1

Array.prototype.unique = function () {
    var dictionary = {};
    var uniqueValues = [];
    for (var i = 0; i < this.length; i++) {
        if (dictionary[this[i]] == undefined){
            dictionary[this[i]] = i;
            uniqueValues.push(this[i]);
        }
    }
    return uniqueValues; 
}