Chapter 8. Arrays: putting data into lists

This chapter covers

  • Grouping values as lists
  • Creating an array
  • Accessing elements in an array
  • Manipulating the elements in an array
  • Using forEach to visit each element

Almost everything you’ve covered so far has been about organizing your data or organizing your code. This chapter continues that theme but with a twist: it’s not just about grouping items; now you can put them in order.

In The Crypt, you’ll finally have the ability for players to collect items they find on the journey; with arrays they can start on their very own treasure hoards.

8.1. Creating arrays and accessing elements

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