1452692 - Array.apply(a,b) is not a constructor, Array(b) would be a constructor

Status: RESOLVED FIXED

(Developer Documentation Graveyard :: JavaScript, defect, P2)

Description

[horusscope]

:: Developer Documentation Request

      Request Type: Correction
     Gecko Version: unspecified
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:: Details

Quote from page (/Functions/arguments)
"An alternative would be to use the despised Array constructor as a function:
[...] : Array.apply(null, arguments));"

Array(arguments) is a gorgeous constructor, the use of disparaging language feels inappropriate at best
However, apply is not a constructor, it is a function dispatch prototype as I'm sure you're aware; which makes the content semantically inaccurate
MDN generally presents itself as a resource and not a wiki page, and carries that amount of respect

Comment 1

[Chris Mills [:cmills]]

I agree - I think as well as being a silly use of language for a reference article, it is also incorrect.

I've updated the wording to something more appropriate. Thanks for reporting.