freeCodeCamp/guide/english/certifications/javascript-algorithms-and-data-structures/basic-javascript/stand-in-line/index.md

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Stand in Line

Stand in Line

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Hints

Hint 1

The push() method adds an item to the end of an array.

Hint 2

The shift() method removes the first element of an array. It also returns the element removed.

Hint 3

The function nextInLine uses arr and item. Those are what the tests will use to pass the array elements they will test with. It allows the function to be reusable. Do not hardcode any of the tests inside the function.

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Solutions

Solution 1 (Click to Show/Hide)

function nextInLine(arr, item) {
  // Your code here
  arr.push(item);
  var removed = arr.shift();
  return removed; // Change this line
}

Code Explanation

• Push item at the end of arr.
• Call the shift() method on arr to get the first item and store it in removed.
• Return removed.

Example Run

• Test nextInLine([2,1]); runs.
• The nextInLine function is called. arr becomes [2]. item becomes 1.
• arr.push(item); Pushes 1 to [2]. So arr is now [2,1].
• var removed = arr.shift(); removes the first element. So arr is now [1]. 2 has been removed and is stored in removed.
• return removed; 2 is returned.

Note: You don't actually need the variable removed. The element removed can be returned directly using return arr.shift();.

Relevant Links

• Challenge: Manipulate Arrays With push()
• Challenge: Manipulate Arrays With shift()
• Challenge: Passing Values to Functions with Arguments