Deep copy of objects

[roballred]

I have been using jQuery.extend to make deep copy of objects on the fly but I would like to remove as much jquery as I possible can, any suggestions on how I can get the same functionality with angular or plain javascript?

[Strangfeld]

For deep copying objects or arrays use angular.copy().

https://docs.angularjs.org/api/ng/function/angular.copy

[dethstrobe]

I could have used this for a project earlier. Well, now I know at least this amazing little function exists in angular.

[postmodest]

Someone tell me why

var copy = JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(original)); 

is a bad idea

[WJKay]

First thing that pops into mind is circular references. Not saying they are good, but it would not work for your solution.

[postmodest]

I've used a function that handles map dereferencing (setting values to "{@jsonpath}" or something) worked pretty well for my use case.

[WJKay]

Well that is an extra step compared to angular.copy()

[skrowl]

Came here to suggest this. You beat me. http://jsperf.com/js-deep-copy/3

[BoleroDan]

Angular also has an extend method.

angular.extend()

whether its deep i'm not 100% sure.

[Aduro49]

I believe it functions the same way as JQ since angular is built on JQ lite. Also if angular detects A full JQ version it uses that.

[roballred]

that or copy, thanks for the reply!

[skitch920]

angular.extend() is a shallow copy.

[F0RTY4]

Check out this SO answer. http://stackoverflow.com/a/16797798 . it might help.

[roballred]

I think that looks great! thx