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["var"+1]=someValue - Can something like this be done?

function giveValue(n){
    ["r"+n]=5;
}
giveValue(10);

You get the idea.

The point is that I have a handful of variables with similar name, varying only in a number at the end. Using a switch statement is fine with a few variables a few times, but for this particular project it is driving me crazy. I know I can do:

var r2="lol";
var someVar=eval("r"+2);
//someVar=="lol"

And I was wondering if I can do something like this but with the dynamic reference to the left of an assignment.

Is it possible?

Solution

  • If you REALLY want to do that, this should work:

    function giveValue(n){
    window['r'+n] = 5;
}
giveValue(10);

console.log(r10)

    But please, DON'T DO IT!

    You really should use arrays!