Convert arguments to Array
The arguments object thats automatically available within functions can be a source of confusion for some people; it's kind of an array but it's kinda not. JavaScript is awesome in that you can pass any number of arguments to a function, and oftentimes developers need to iterate over every argument provided. The arguments object doesn't have a forEach method, but using a quick JavaScript technique, you can convert arguments to an array:
function myFn(/* any number of arguments */) {
var args = Array.prototype.slice.call(arguments);
// or [].slice.call(arguments)
args.forEach(function(arg) {
// do something with args here
});
}
Much like converting a NodeList to an array, Array's slice method takes the arguments object and converts it to a true array, allowing for forEach, map, and traditional array iteration. Keep that trick up your sleeve for future development.
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