Check if Array Has Duplicates

Introduction

In this lab, we will explore how to check if an array has duplicates using JavaScript. We will use the Set object to obtain the unique values in the array, then compare the count of these unique values with the length of the original array. By the end of this lab, you will have a better understanding of how to efficiently check for duplicates in an array using JavaScript.

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How to Check for Duplicates in an Array

To check if an array has duplicate values, follow these steps:

1. Open the Terminal/SSH and type node to start practicing coding.
2. Use Set to get the unique values in the array.
3. Use Set.prototype.size and Array.prototype.length to check if the count of the unique values is the same as the number of elements in the original array.

Here's an example code snippet that checks for duplicates in an array:

const hasDuplicates = (arr) => new Set(arr).size !== arr.length;

You can test this function with the following code:

hasDuplicates([0, 1, 1, 2]); // true
hasDuplicates([0, 1, 2, 3]); // false

The hasDuplicates function returns true if there are any duplicate values in the array, and false otherwise.

Summary

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