Arrays are like containers that hold multiple related values in a specific order. Instead of creating separate variables for each item, you can store them all in one organized list.
Think of an array like a shopping list or a playlist—multiple items kept together in sequence.
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What's one real-world example where you naturally group related items together?
Creating an array in JavaScript is straightforward. You use square brackets [] and separate items with commas:
let fruits = ["apple", "banana", "orange"];
This creates an array called fruits containing three string values in order.
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Which symbol here tells JavaScript you're creating an array?
Arrays can hold different types of data—numbers, strings, booleans—or even mix them together:
let gameStats = [150, "player1", true, 42];
This flexibility makes arrays perfect for storing various related information about the same topic.
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What mix of data types might you store for a user profile?
To access individual items in an array, you use their position number, which is called an index. The index goes inside square brackets:
let colors = ["red", "green", "blue"];
colors[0] gives you "red".
colors[1] gives you "green".
