2 Ways we can create an Array in JavaScript

Creating an Array using Literal

Using an array literal is the easiest way to create a JavaScript Array.

Syntax:

var array_name = [item_1, item_2, item_3, ...];      

Examples

var cars = ["Audi", "Toyota", "Tesla"];
console.log(cars);

// [ 'Audi', 'Toyota', 'Tesla' ]

var cars = ["Audi", "Toyota", "Tesla"];
console.log(cars.length);

// 3

var cars = ["Audi", "Toyota", "Tesla"];
console.log(cars[0]);

// Audi

Creating an Array using new keyword

Syntax:

var array_name = new Array (item_1, item_2, item_3, ...);      

Examples

var cars = new Array("Audi", "Toyota", "Tesla");
console.log(cars);

// [ 'Audi', 'Toyota', 'Tesla' ]

var cars = new Array("Audi", "Toyota", "Tesla");
console.log(cars.length);

// 3

var cars = new Array("Audi", "Toyota", "Tesla");
console.log(cars[0]);

// Audi

Which one should you use to create arrays in JavaScript?

The two examples above do exactly the same. 

📌 For simplicity, readability and execution speed, use the literal way to create JS arrays.

Also, its behavior is predictable for any number of items.

Someone could easily overwrite the array if we use second method (not a realistic situation though):

function Array() { return []; }

alert(Array("Audi", "Toyota", "Tesla")); 

// it will show an empty alert box

Credit: MDN Docs

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