array indexOf with objects?

Question

I know we can match array values with indexOf in JavaScript. If it matches it wont return -1.

var test = [
    1, 2, 3
]

// Returns 2
test.indexOf(3);
         


        

Answer 1

Nope, you can't and the explanation is simple. Despite you use the same object literal, two different objects are created. So test would have another reference for the mentioned object if you compare it with the reference you are looking for in indexOf.