bartprokop/challenge-build-your-own-array-in-js

This is a challenge that will allow you to practice your logical, analytical and problem-solving skills. Additionally, by the end of it you’ll have much better command of arrays in javascript.

Challenge “Build Your Own Array in Javascript!”

Rules are simple:

• I give you a test suite for (almost) all the functionality of the array.
• You implement that functionality in the class MyArray.
• You can’t use standard javascript’s Array, instead you need to use the provided wrapper PlainArray that limits what you can do:

class PlainArray<T> {
    constructor(capacity: number)
    length: number
    get(index: number): T
    set(index: number, value: T)
}

• PlainArray is a fixed-size array that has one property and two methods defined: length, get(index) and set(index, value).
• Even though the definition of that class is in Typescript, you will have to use vanilla ECMA Script 5.
• Focus more on readability over the performance.

How to Run The Test Suite?

First, you’ll need to clone this repository:

$ git clone https://github.com/waterlink/Challenge-Build-Your-Own-Array-In-Js
$ cd Challenge-Build-Your-Own-Array-In-Js

You will need to open SpecRunner.html in your browser. You can launch it from the directory in your file explorer, or you could run it from terminal:

# Mac OS X:
$ open ./SpecRunner.html

# Most Linuxes
$ xdg-open ./SpecRunner.html

You should see something like that:

To see the test suite open ./spec/MyArraySpec.js and start making these failing tests pass one by one.

I recommend starting with the top ones, as they get harder towards the bottom.

Why?

So that you can practice your logical and problem-solving skills.

Additionally, by the end of this challenge, you’ll have much more mastery over the use of arrays in javascript.

I’m Done. Now What?

Send me a pull request to this GitHub repository. And take a look at everyone else’s solution, as well!

Just don’t peek before you are done ;)

Thank you!