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Return true if an array within an array contains specific key

I have the following the object:
items: [
{
object_a {
id: "1",
value: "somevalue1"
}
},
{
object_b {
id: "2"
value: "somevalue2"
items:[
{
nested_object_a {
id: "3"
value: "somevalue3"
},
nested_object_b {
id: "4"
value: "somevalue4"
},
}
]
}
},
]
I can check if the value key exists in the initial items array:
items.some(item => item.hasOwnProperty("value"));
To see if the value key exists in the nested object_b item array I can do the following:
items[1].object_b.items.some(item => item.hasOwnProperty("value"));
Instead of specifying which number in the array to look in I need to make the final expression dynamic. I'm certain I need to do a find or a filter on the top level items, but I've had no luck with it so far.

I found that using an every function on the items allowed me to return the boolean value I required form the array. The problem this created is any array item that didn't have the object_b key on was returning null and breaking my app. It turns out I needed to use an optional chaining operator to get around this (.?).
Thanks to #ikhvjs for linking that stackedoverflow article.
Working code:
items.every(item => {
item.object_b?.items.some(item => item.hasOwnProperty("value"));
});

How to change the location of an object key value pair in JavaScript

I've seen similar questions to this one but in different languages and I am struggling to create a JavaScript equivalent.
I am receiving an object and through a function I want to change the location of one (or more) of the properties. For example,
With the original object of
{
individual: [
{
dob: '2017-01-01',
isAuthorized: true,
},
],
business: [
{
taxId: '123',
},
],
product: {
code: '123',
},
}
I would like to change the location of isAuthorized to be in the first object inside of the business array instead of individual.
Like so
{
individual: [
{
dob: '2017-01-01',
},
],
business: [
{
taxId: '123',
isAuthorized: true,
},
],
product: {
code: '123',
},
}
So far I was trying to create an object that would contain the key name and location to change it to, e.g.
{
isAuthorized: obj.business[0]
}
And then loop over the original object as well as the object with the location values and then set the location of that key value pair.
Basically, in this function I want to see that if the original object contains a certain value (in this case isAuthorized) that it will take that key value pair and move it to the desired location.

What you want can easily be achieved by using loadsh, here's a working snippet of how to restructure based on defined structure map. Extended this example to match what you want.
The example is doing a deep clone, if you are fine modifying the original object then skip that step to avoid the overhead.
// input data
const data = {
individual: [
{
dob: '2017-01-01',
isAuthorized: true,
},
],
business: [
{
taxId: '123',
},
],
product: {
code: '123',
},
};
// the structure change map
const keyMap = {
'individual[0].isAuthorized': 'business[0].isAuthorized'
};
function parseData(data,keyMap) {
const newData = _.cloneDeep(data);
for( let [source,dest] of Object.entries(keyMap) ) {
_.set(newData,dest,_.get(newData,source));
_.unset(newData,source);
}
return newData;
}
console.log(parseData(data, keyMap));
<script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/lodash.js/4.17.15/lodash.min.js"></script>
Note: loadsh's set consider any numeric value as an array index so if you are using a numeric object key then use loadash.setWith. I recommend reading examples in doc for a better understanding.
https://lodash.com/docs/4.17.15#set

Find out if an object already exists in an array

I want to do a database operation only if my barcode is new to the structure.
My plan was either to use the function includes() or simply count the existence in the array.
I have found quite helpful code snippets like countDuplicate and the function include() to do the job but I guess my case is a little bit more specific.
But I not only have an object/array which consists of strings. (1st example)
I have an object which includes different objects and their properties.
//1st example (this works pretty well)
function countDuplicate(array, elem) { //just the special type of syntax for Vue/Node.js
return array.filter(item => item == elem).length;
}
var cars = ["Saab", "Volvo", "BMW", "BMW", "BMW"];
console.log(countDuplicate(cars, "BMW"); //will return 3
console.log(cars.includes("BMW")); //will return true
But as I said I have more a structure like that:
var object = {
sub_object1: { title: "test1", barcode: "0928546725" },
sub_object2: { title: "test2", barcode: "7340845435" },
};
How can I get the same results there?
My plan was to do it like that:
if(countDuplicate(object, "0928546725") == 0)
//... do my operations
But this not work because I don't really understand how I get into the structure of my objects. I experimented with different loops but nothing actually worked.
This is my array:
export default {
data() {
return {
form: {
items: [ //Barcodes
],
status: 1,
rent_time: Date.now()
},
submit: false,
empty: false,
}
},
____________________________________________________________________
Solutions:
I tried the following from #adiga and it works for the example but not for my real case.
This is a screen of my console:
So
A simple object.filter(a => a.barcode == elem) should work - #adiga
Like that?
countDuplicateBarcodes: function(obj, elem) {
//return Object.values(obj).filter(a => a.barcode == elem).length;
return obj.filter(a => a.barcode == elem).length;
}
Doesn't work anymore...

Get all the values of object in an array usingObject.values and then use filter
function countDuplicateBarcodes(obj, elem) {
return Object.values(obj).filter(a => a.barcode == elem).length;
}
const object = {
sub_object1: { title: "test1", barcode: "0928546725" },
sub_object2: { title: "test2", barcode: "7340845435" },
sub_object3: { title: "test3", barcode: "0928546725" }
};
console.log(countDuplicateBarcodes(object, "0928546725"))

If you just want to find a barcode in your object, then your question is a duplicate of for example
https://stackoverflow.com/a/46330189/295783
Changed to match you requirement:
const barcodes = {
sub_object1: { title: "test1", barcode: "0928546725" },
sub_object2: { title: "test2", barcode: "7340845435" },
};
const findMatch = (barcode, barcodes) => JSON.stringify(barcodes).includes(`"barcode":"${barcode}"`);
console.log(
findMatch("0928546725",barcodes)
)

Looking at your code, it appears like you actually use an array of objects and not a nested object. If that's the case, something like this should work:
let scannedTools = [
{barcode: "ABC", createdAt: "today"},
{barcode: "XYZ", createdAt: "123"}
];
function isAlreadyScanned(tool) {
return scannedTools.filter(t => t.barcode == tool.barcode ).length > 0
}
console.log(isAlreadyScanned({barcode: "ABC"}));
console.log(isAlreadyScanned({barcode: "ETRASDASD"}));
console.log(isAlreadyScanned({barcode: "XYZ"}));

Javascript object as a type of mini database?

Is it possible to use a JavaScript object as a type of mini database? I often find myself needing a kind of database structure when I'm coding in JS but it feels like overkill to use an actual database like MySQL (or similar).
As an example, let's say I need to structure this data as a JS object:
Object idea: Stuff to sell
Items to sell: The junk in the garage
Object structure: List all items including item name, item condition, and item value
In order to make this into a JS object I would maybe write:
var stuffToSell = {};
Then my first item would maybe look like:
var stuffToSell = {
item : "Coffee Maker",
condition : "Good",
price : 5
};
Now to me this seems like I'm on the right track, until I come to add another item and I end up having to use the properties item, condition, and price again in the same JS object — which feels wrong? — or is it?? At this point my brain keeps shouting the word "ARRAY!" at me but I just can't see how I can use an array inside the object, or an object inside an array to achieve what I want.
My end goal (in this simplified example) is to be able to then use object-oriented syntax to be able to access certain items and find out specific information about the item such as price, condition etc. For example if I want to know the price of the "coffee maker" I would like to write something like:
stuffToSell["coffee maker"].price
...and then the result above should be 5.
I feel like I'm on the right track but I think I'm missing the array part? Could someone please tell me what I'm missing or maybe what I'm doing completely wrong! And also if it is wrong to have duplicate property names in the same JS object? For example, is it okay to have:
var stuffToSell = {
item : "Coffee Maker",
price : 5,
item : "Mountain Bike",
price : 10,
item : "26 inch TV",
price : 15
};
...it seems wrong because then how does JS know which price goes with which item??
Thanks in advance :)

You're definitely on the right track!
A lot of people will refer to what you're talking about as a hash.
Here's my suggested structure for you:
var store = {
coffee_maker: {
id: 'coffee_maker',
description: "The last coffee maker you'll ever need!",
price: 5,
},
mountain_bike: {
id: 'mountain_bike',
description: 'The fastest mountain bike around!',
price: 10,
},
tv: {
id: 'tv',
description: 'A big 26 inch TV',
price: 15,
},
}
Having a structure like that will let you do this:
store.mountain_bike.price // gives me 10
Need an array instead, say for filtering or looping over?
Object.keys gives you an Array of all the object's keys in the store ['coffee_maker', 'mountain_bike', 'tv']
// Now we just have an array of objects
// [{id: 'coffee_maker', price: 5}, {id: 'mountain_bike', price: 10} ...etc]
var arr = Object.keys(store).map(el => store[el])
Need to just filter for items that are less than 10?
This will give us an array of products less than 10:
// gives us [{id: 'coffee_maker', price: 5}]
var productsUnder10 = arr.filter(el => el.price < 10)
These techniques can be chained:
var productsOver10 = Object.keys(store)
.map(el => store[el])
.filter(el => el.price > 10)
Need to add a product?
store['new_product'] = {
id: 'new_product',
description: 'The Newest Product',
price: 9000,
}
Here's another way, which would be good to start getting used to.
This is a 'safe' way to update the store, read up on immutability in javascript to learn about it
store = Object.assign({}, store, {
'new_product': {
id: 'new_product',
description: 'The Newest Product',
price: 9000,
}
})
...and another way, that you should also read up on and start using:
This is the object spread operator, basically just an easier way to work with immutable structures
store = {
...store,
'new_product': {
id: 'new_product',
description: 'The Newest Product',
price: 9000,
}
}
Resources
JavaScript Arrow Functions
Object and Array Spread Syntax
Immutable Javascript using ES6 and beyond

You can actually use json or create an array of objects.If using a separate file to store the objects, first load the file. Use array filter method to get an new array which matches the filter condition , like you want to get the item with id 1. This will return an array of objects.
var dict = [{
'id': 1,
'name': 'coffee-mug',
'price': 60
},
{
'id': 2,
'name': 'pen',
'price': 2
}
]
function getItemPrice(itemId) {
var getItem = dict.filter(function(item) {
return item.id === itemId
});
return getItem[0].price;
}
console.log(getItemPrice(1))

JSON objects don't support repeated keys, so you need to set unique keys.
Put an id as your key to group your items:
var stuffToSell = {
'1': {
item: "Coffee Maker",
price: 5
},
'2': {
item: "Mountain Bike",
price: 10
}
.
.
.
}
Now you can access the item's price very fast.
Look at this code snippet (Known Ids)
var stuffToSell = {
'1': {
item: "Coffee Maker",
price: 5
},
'2': {
item: "Mountain Bike",
price: 10
},
'3': {
item: "26 inch TV",
price: 15
}
};
let getPrice = (id) => stuffToSell[id].price;
console.log(getPrice('1'));
See? the access to your items it's fast and your code follows a readable structure.
Look at this code snippet (Item's name as key)
var stuffToSell = {
'Coffee Maker': {
price: 5
},
'Mountain Bike': {
price: 10
},
'26 inch TV': {
price: 15
}
};
let getPrice = (id) => stuffToSell[id].price;
console.log(getPrice('Coffee Maker'));
Look at this code snippet (Item's name: price)
var stuffToSell = {
'Coffee Maker': 5,
'Mountain Bike': 10,
'26 inch TV': 15
};
let getPrice = (id) => stuffToSell[id];
console.log(getPrice('Coffee Maker'));

json object from javascript nested array

I'm using a nested array with the following structure:
arr[0]["id"] = "example0";
arr[0]["name"] = "name0";
arr[1]["id"] = "example1";
arr[1]["name"] = "name1";
arr[2]["id"] = "example2";
arr[2]["name"] = "name2";
now I'm trying to get a nested Json Object from this array
arr{
{
id: example0,
name: name00,
},
{
id: example1,
name: name01,
},
{
id: example2,
name: name02,
}
}
I tought it would work with JSON.stringify(arr); but it doesen't :(
I would be really happy for a solution.
Thank you!

If you are starting out with an array that looks like this, where each subarray's first element is the id and the second element is the name:
const array = [["example0", "name00"], ["example1", "name01"], ["example2", "name02"]]
You first need to map it to an array of Objects.
const arrayOfObjects = array.map((el) => ({
id: el[0],
name: el[1]
}))
Then you can call JSON.stringify(arrayOfObjects) to get the JSON.

You need to make a valid array:
arr = [
{
id: 'example0',
name: 'name00',
},
{
id: 'example1',
name: 'name01',
},
{
id: 'example2',
name: 'name02',
}
];
console.log(JSON.stringify(arr));
Note that I am assigning the array to a variable here. Also, I use [] to create an array where your original code had {}.