The Array[@@species]
accessor property returns the Array
constructor.
Syntax
Array[Symbol.species]
Return value
The Array
constructor.
Description
The species
accessor property returns the default constructor for Array
objects. Subclass constructors may over-ride it to change the constructor assignment.
Examples
The species
property returns the default constructor function, which is the Array
constructor for Array
objects:
Array[Symbol.species]; // function Array()
In a derived collection object (e.g. your custom array MyArray
), the MyArray
species is the MyArray
constructor. However, you might want to overwrite this, in order to return parent Array
objects in your derived class methods:
class MyArray extends Array { // Overwrite MyArray species to the parent Array constructor static get [Symbol.species]() { return Array; } }
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
ECMAScript 2015 (6th Edition, ECMA-262) The definition of 'get Array [ @@species ]' in that specification. |
Standard | Initial definition. |
ECMAScript 2017 Draft (ECMA-262) The definition of 'get Array [ @@species ]' in that specification. |
Draft |
Browser compatibility
Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | ? | 48 (48) | ? | ? | ? |
Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | ? | ? | 48.0 (48) | ? | ? | ? |