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Convert javascript string to an array

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I'm retrieving an array of objects from a hidden html input field. The string I'm getting is:

{id:1234,name:john smith,email:[email protected]},{id:4431,name:marry doe,email:[email protected]}

Now I need to pass this as an array of objects again. How do I convert this string into array of objects?

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answered 14 Years ago nadiatristinl · Accepted Answer

var array_of_objects = eval([ + my_string + ]);

This executes the string as code, which is why we need to add the [] to make it an object. This is also one of the few legitimate uses for eval as its the fastest and easiest way. :D