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Remove Duplicates from Array

removeDuplicatesFromArray​

The removeDuplicatesFromArray function removes duplicate values from an array using deep equality checks, ensuring that complex objects and nested arrays are properly compared.

Function Signature​

function removeDuplicatesFromArray<T>(array: T[]): T[];

Usage​

This function is available under the following aliases:

  • removeDuplicatesFromArray
  • removeDuplicates

Parameters​

  • array: The array from which duplicates will be removed. The array can contain primitive values (strings, numbers, booleans) or objects/arrays that will be compared deeply.

Return Value​

Returns a new array with all duplicates removed, ensuring that each element in the array is unique.

Example Usage​

Example 1: Removing Duplicates from an Array of Numbers​

const numbers = [1, 2, 3, 2, 1];
const uniqueNumbers = removeDuplicatesFromArray(numbers);
console.log(uniqueNumbers); // Output: [1, 2, 3]

Example 2: Removing Duplicates from an Array of Objects​

import { removeDuplicatesFromArray } from 'nhb-toolbox';

const objects = [
  { id: 1, name: 'Item A' },
  { id: 2, name: 'Item B' },
  { id: 1, name: 'Item A' },
];

const uniqueObjects = removeDuplicatesFromArray(objects);
console.log(uniqueObjects);
// Output: [
//   { id: 1, name: 'Item A' },
//   { id: 2, name: 'Item B' }
// ]

Notes​

  • The function uses deep equality checks (isDeepEqual) to compare objects and arrays, ensuring that duplicate objects or arrays with identical contents are removed.
  • The order of elements in the original array is preserved, and only unique items remain in the returned array.
  • Does not mutate the original array.

Dependencies​

  • isDeepEqual: A utility function for deep comparison of objects and arrays.