Javascript sort array in custom order

Question

I have an array like [c, a, b]. The array is dynamic, and the possible values for array are a, b, c, d, and e. And I want to sort the array in a specific order like b,d,c,a,e.

ie. My desired output is [b, d, a] in this case

If input is [e, b] the output is [b, e] like that. Is there any single method for this?

`custom order`? or do you mean `random order`? Is there any pattern? — Mukyuu, Mar 29 '19 at 08:59
Why you need above kind of sorting. Please specify a reason and multiple test cases. — Sudhir Ojha, Mar 29 '19 at 09:00
You can check the following: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2450954/how-to-randomize-shuffle-a-javascript-array — Mukyuu, Mar 29 '19 at 09:10

score -1 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 29 '19 at 09:02

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You can pass a callback to an array sort function (c.f. https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/Array/sort#Syntax )

answered Mar 29 '19 at 09:02

Christophe

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