WeakSet() constructor
BaselineWidely available
This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It’s been available across browsers since September 2015.
TheWeakSet()
constructor createsWeakSet
objects.
Syntax
Parameters
iterable
OptionalIf aniterable object is passed, all of its elements will be added to the new
WeakSet
.null
is treated asundefined
.
Examples
Using the WeakSet object
js
const ws = new WeakSet();const foo = {};const bar = {};ws.add(foo);ws.add(bar);ws.has(foo); // truews.has(bar); // truews.delete(foo); // removes foo from the setws.has(foo); // false, foo has been removedws.has(bar); // true, bar is retained
Note thatfoo !== bar
. While they are similar objects,they are notthe same object. And so they are both added to the set.
Specifications
Specification |
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ECMAScript® 2026 Language Specification # sec-weakset-constructor |