Remove the first item of an array:
The result of fruits will be:
The shift() method removes the first item of an array, and returns that item.
Note: This method changes the length of an array!
Tip: To remove the last item of an array, use the pop() method.
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The shift() method is supported in all major browsers.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Any type* | The removed array item |
*An array item can be a string, a number, an array, a boolean, or any other object types that are allowed in an array.
| JavaScript Version: | 1.2 |
|---|
JavaScript Array Object
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