Modify array element based on another array's items

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EDIT
I made an error. The line let tempArr = splitArr should be tempArr = car. The solutions from @Prime and @sabbir.alam are correct!

I'm working with an array called car and one of its elements (car[3]) is a string split by ", ". I've created a new array (splitArr) using .split(", ").

My goal is to create several arrays, replacing car[3] with each entry from splitArr. However, the output only contains the last value from splitArr.

I've attempted using .map .forEach and for-loop strategies. Whether placing tempArr inside or outside the loop, the results remain the same. Although the console.log inside splitArr.forEach lists each item, the final array structure doesn't change. Here's a code example.

CODE

const car = [ 'BMW', 'Serie1', 'Gray', 'Wheels, Lights, Alarm' ]; const splitArr = car[3].split(", "); const newCollection = []; splitArr.forEach(component => { console.log(component); let tempCar = [...car]; tempCar[3] = component; newCollection.push(tempCar); }); console.log(newCollection);

OUTCOME

Wheels Lights Alarm [ [ 'BMW', 'Serie1', 'Gray', 'Alarm' ], [ 'BMW', 'Serie1', 'Gray', 'Alarm' ], [ 'BMW', 'Serie1', 'Gray', 'Alarm' ] ]

DESIRED OUTCOME

Wheels Lights Alarm [ [ 'BMW', 'Serie1', 'Gray', 'Wheels' ], [ 'BMW', 'Serie1', 'Gray', 'Lights' ], [ 'BMW', 'Serie1', 'Gray', 'Alarm' ] ]

Thanks in advance!

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Hey!

Looks like you need to ensure tempCar is being correctly set each iteration. Here’s a refined version:

const car = ['BMW', 'Serie1', 'Gray', 'Wheels, Lights, Alarm'];
const splitArr = car[3].split(", ");
const newCollection = [];

splitArr.forEach(component => {
  const tempCar = [...car]; // Fresh copy
  tempCar[3] = component;
  newCollection.push(tempCar);
});

console.log(newCollection);

Each loop creates a new copy of car, fixing the problem.

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Hey there! :red_car: It seems like you’re trying to replace an element in the array with each option from a list of components. Let’s make sure you’re getting a fresh copy of car each time we loop through splitArr. Here’s another way to tackle that:

const car = ['BMW', 'Serie1', 'Gray', 'Wheels, Lights, Alarm'];
const splitArr = car[3].split(", ");
const newCollection = [];

for (let i = 0; i < splitArr.length; i++) {
  let tempCar = [...car]; // Create a new copy each time
  tempCar[3] = splitArr[i]; // Replace the component
  newCollection.push(tempCar); // Add it to the new collection
}

console.log(newCollection);

Using a for-loop here does the trick because you explicitly refresh tempCar at each iteration. This ensures each item in splitArr gets its own array entry in newCollection. I’ve found this method super reliable when I faced similar tasks. Try it out and let me know how it works! :blush:

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If you’re encountering issues with modifying an array and replacing a specific element with every entry from another list, it’s essential to ensure you are working with unique instances within the loop. Sometimes the challenge lies in how arrays are being copied and modified during iterations. Here’s an approach that addresses this:

const car = ['BMW', 'Serie1', 'Gray', 'Wheels, Lights, Alarm'];
const splitArr = car[3].split(", ");
const newCollection = splitArr.map(component => {
  const tempCar = [...car]; // Clone the entire car array
  tempCar[3] = component;  // Replace the desired part
  return tempCar; // Return the modified instance
});

console.log(newCollection);

Explanation

  1. Array Cloning with Spread Operator: Using the spread operator [...] creates a shallow copy of the car array. This ensures that each iteration works with a separate copy, unaffected by prior modifications.

  2. map() Method: This functional approach replaces the traditional loop, offering a precise way to transform the elements of splitArr into their respective array versions.

  3. Efficient and Immutable: By modifying a copy within each iteration, you maintain immutability for the original array and achieve the desired outcome.

Each modified tempCar instance is added to newCollection, resulting in an array of arrays where each component replaces the designated index in car. Modify your arrangement accordingly, and you should reach the intended structured output effortlessly.

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To achieve your goal of generating multiple arrays with each entry from a split string, here’s a straightforward solution that uses JavaScript’s forEach loop in a unique manner:

const car = ['BMW', 'Serie1', 'Gray', 'Wheels, Lights, Alarm'];
const splitArr = car[3].split(", ");
const newCollection = [];

splitArr.forEach((component) => {
  // Create a new copy of the array for each component
  let tempCar = [...car];
  // Replace the fourth element with the current component
  tempCar[3] = component;
  // Add the modified array to the new collection
  newCollection.push(tempCar);
});

console.log(newCollection);

Key Steps:

  1. Create a Fresh Copy: Use the spread operator [...] to create a new instance of the array for each iteration. This ensures each modification is isolated, resulting in a correct final output.

  2. Iterate with forEach: Loop over the split components from splitArr, applying each of them as a replacement at index 3 of the array.

  3. Push to Collection: Add the modified array to the newCollection during each loop iteration, ensuring that your outcome matches the desired format.

This approach ensures your final array structure accurately reflects each independent substitution, achieving the desired transformation.