Map.prototype.set()

This is an experimental technology, part of the Harmony (EcmaScript 6) proposal.
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future version of browsers as the spec changes.

Summary

The set() method adds a new element with a specified key and value to a Map object.

Syntax

myMap.set(key, value);

Parameters

key
Required. The key of the element to add to the Map object.
value
Required. The value of the element to add to the Map object.

Examples

Example: Using the set method

var myMap = new Map();

// Add new elements to the map
myMap.set("bar", "foo");
myMap.set(1, "foobar");

// Update an element in the map
myMap.set("bar", "fuuu");

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
ECMAScript Language Specification 6th Edition (ECMA-262) Draft Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari
Basic support 31 13.0 (13.0) 11 Not supported Not supported
Feature Android Chrome for Android Firefox Mobile (Gecko) IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
Basic support Not supported Not supported 13.0 (13.0) Not supported Not supported Not supported

Chrome-specific notes

  • The feature is available behind a preference. In chrome://flags, activate the entry “Enable Experimental JavaScript”.

See also

Document Tags and Contributors

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