In Javascript is an array literal an object?

Question

I'm reading the JavaScript The Definitive Guide and it says:

The easiest way to create an array is with an array literal

But then it says:

Another way to create an array is with the Array() constructor.

My question is, no matter how we declare an array in javascript, does it continue being an object? Thanks

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/931872/what-s-the-difference-between-array-and-while-declaring-a-javascript-ar — epascarello, Oct 07 '15 at 13:24

score 6 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 07 '15 at 13:23

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Yep, both are objects:

typeof []; // "object"
typeof new Array(); // "object"

answered Oct 07 '15 at 13:23

John Strickler

FWIW, `typeof null === "object"` too. A bug since the beginning of JavaScript. – Patrick Roberts Oct 07 '15 at 13:53
and `typeof NaN === "number"` when NaN clearly states that it is **Not A Number**. JavaScript !!!! – John Strickler Oct 07 '15 at 13:59

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