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Understanding the Set Value Array Input in jQuery

As a web developer, I remember struggling to set values in an array input with jQuery. Fortunately, once I discovered the proper method, it became a breeze. Here’s what I learned:

Using the val() Method

The most straightforward way to set values in an array input with jQuery is by using the val() method. This method sets the value of an input element, including array inputs. Here’s an example:

    // HTML code
    <input type="text" name="my_array[]">

    // jQuery code
    $('input[name="my_array[]"]').val(['value1', 'value2', 'value3']);

In the above example, we have an input with the name attribute set to “my_array[]”, indicating that it is an array input. The jQuery code uses the val() method to set its value as an array of strings - ‘value1’, ‘value2’, and ‘value3’.

Using the serializeArray() Method

Another way to set values in array inputs is by using the serializeArray() method. This method creates a JavaScript array of objects, each representing a form element and its value. Here’s an example:

    // HTML code
    <input type="text" name="my_array[]">

    // jQuery code
    var values = ['value1', 'value2', 'value3'];
    $.each(values, function(index, value) {
        $('input[name="my_array[]"]:eq(' + index + ')').val(value);
    });

In the above example, we have an input with the name attribute set to “my_array[]”, indicating that it is an array input. The jQuery code uses the serializeArray() method to create a JavaScript array of objects, each representing a form element and its value. We then loop through this array using the $.each() method and set the value of each input element using the val() method.

Conclusion

Setting values in array inputs with jQuery can be done using either the val() method or the serializeArray() method. Both methods are efficient and straightforward, making it easy to set values in array inputs with just a few lines of code.