Answer: In an array of objects, fastest way to find the index of an object whose attributes match a search

answer re: In an array of objects, fastest way to find the index of an object whose attributes match a search

Apr 19 '13

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Maybe you would like to use higher-order functions such as "map". Assuming you want search by 'field' attribute:

var elementPos = array.map(function(x) {return x.id; }).indexOf(idYourAreLookingFor);
var objectFound = array[elementPos];

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