What type of data is array in JavaScript?

Question

Associtive arrays lesson states that when we include names for our array members an array turns into an object. I checked type of my array and it was object in the first place. So what is the difference between these types?
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Answer 1

Good question.

Everything in JavaScript is object.

Object with numeric keys is Array.

The Object.prototype is on the top of the prototype inheritance chain:

Array objects inherit from Object.prototype.

Array is iterative and has special Array method, such as forEach.

Readings :

https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Inheritance_and_the_prototype_chain

https://www.w3schools.com/js/js_object_prototypes.asp

https://www.sololearn.com/post/57108/?ref=app

https://code.sololearn.com/Wyr76080kKxS/?ref=app

Their are several good Array methods tutorial in

https://code.sololearn.com/WKKkpq0efxai/?ref=app

and also
https://code.sololearn.com/WopAH9yrs62D/?ref=app
in
https://code.sololearn.com/WKFF4vOCr3mi/?ref=app

Answer 2

Danijel Ivanović and Gordon thank you for your answers and reading material. It took me a while to read and figure everything out. Now I know more. Gordon's answer is more detailed and that's why I mark it the best :-) )

Answer 3

Arrays are just a kind of object specialized for storing sequences of things.😉

Answer 4

Dron Solarice 👍
You are welcome, I'm really glad this material helped you 📚... 🤓
And yes 💪Gordon is amazing! 🍻