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

Here is an approach with customizable equals function which can be used for primitives as well as for custom objects:

Array.prototype.pushUnique = function(element, equalsPredicate = (l, r) => l == r) {
    let res = !this.find(item => equalsPredicate(item, element))
    if(res){
        this.push(element)
    }
    return res
}

usage:

//with custom equals for objects
myArrayWithObjects.pushUnique(myObject, (left, right) => left.id == right.id)

//with default equals for primitives
myArrayWithPrimitives.pushUnique(somePrimitive)