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Sort.sortBy() method
Sorts the array according to a key which is obtained from the array elements. The result is guaranteed to be a stable sort.
Signature:
static sortBy<T>(array: T[], keySelector: (element: T) => any, comparer?: (x: any, y: any) => number): void;
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| array | T[] | |
| keySelector | (element: T) => any | |
| comparer | (x: any, y: any) => number | (Optional) |
Returns:
void
Example
let array: string[] = [ 'aaa', 'bb', 'c' ];
Sort.sortBy(array, x => x.length); // [ 'c', 'bb', 'aaa' ]