difference
The difference function returns a new array with the elements from the first array that are not present in the other provided arrays.
Syntax
typescript
difference<T>(array: T[], ...values: T[][]): T[];Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
array | T[] | Source array |
values | T[][] | Arrays with values to exclude |
Returns
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
T[] | New array with elements unique to the first array |
Examples
typescript
difference([1, 2, 3, 4], [2, 4]); // => [1, 3]
difference(["a", "b", "c"], ["b"]); // => ["a", "c"]Notes
- Useful for comparing lists and removing duplicates.
- Does not modify the original array.