How to use variable names for array parameters

Question

I know this question has been asked before but I am really confused as how to apply it in my particular instance.

I am trying to use a variable instead of productId1 in my array parameter, but I am not sure on how to do

var obj = {};
obj.push(something)

with this case.

Any help would be appreciated.

Code:

$BV.ui( 'rr', 'inline_ratings', {
             productIds : {
                  'productId1': { 
                  url : '/Dummy URL here'
                }
             },

What you have is a **JavaScript object** (literal), which has nothing to do with JSON (or arrays). — Felix Kling, Jan 07 '15 at 21:43
Gotcha! I was searching JSON thats probably why I was getting wrong results. — alyn000r, Jan 07 '15 at 21:48

Alnitak · Accepted Answer · 2015-01-07T22:06:18.237

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You can't use variable keys in object literals. You have to create the object first and then use obj[key] syntax to fill in the object, e.g:

var obj = { };
obj[productId1] = { url: '/Dummy UR here' }
$BV.ui('rr', 'inline_ratings', obj);

edited Jan 07 '15 at 22:06

answered Jan 07 '15 at 21:42

Alnitak

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so should I create a productIds object and fill it with productId1 as the key ? – alyn000r Jan 07 '15 at 21:45

How to use variable names for array parameters

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