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Jacqueline Wilson
2,078 PointsJavaScript Array Sort
Getting an error when I use sort function that return array length of list the words in the array by length order with the shortest first.
saying2.sort(function(){
return saying2.length
}
4 Answers
Adam Sackfield
Courses Plus Student 19,663 PointsTry this
saying2.sort(function (a, b) {
return a.length - b.length;
});
Jacqueline Wilson
2,078 PointsThanks, I didnot realize you use the substraction for stings.
Jacqueline Wilson
2,078 PointsThanks that is a great explaination
Errin E. Johnson
22,458 PointsGreat explanation! thank you!
Dave McFarland
Treehouse TeacherDave McFarland
Treehouse TeacherAdam's answer is right. When you use a sorting function, the 2 arguments you pass to it represent 2 items in the array:
ais one array item andbis another array item. To compare their lengths you just need to use thelengthproperty of each:a.length - b.length