Join an array into a string. Learn the syntax using an editable javascript example.
When to use it
Use this technique in input parsing, formatting and text processing. Check the input types, any required imports, and whether the operation changes existing values or produces a new result.
Syntax
console.log(['a', 'b', 'c'].join('-'));Parameters
Inspect the literals, variables and function arguments used in the example. Replace values with compatible javascript types before testing.
Returns / effect
Expected demonstration result: a-b-c.
Expected output
a-b-c
Common mistake and fix
Watch for empty input, encoding differences and special characters.
Good practices
Keep the example small, check its documented output, then adapt it to your own project with validation and error handling.
Practice exercise
Try changing one input in the join an array into a string example. Predict how the output changes, then compare with the reference output.
Compatibility: Confirm support in your installed language/runtime version; some examples need modern standard libraries.
Related concepts: strings, examples, syntax
Explain this code
Try a small exercise
Try changing one input in the join an array into a string example. Predict how the output changes, then compare with the reference output.
Show a hint
Change a single literal or input first; compare the result before making more edits.
Show example solution
console.log(['a', 'b', 'c'].join('-'));Open permanent reference page ↗
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