Moving Elements Within Arrays

Challenged by the task of moving elements within arrays, this discussion delves into a solution using a comprehensive function that handles diverse scenarios.

Function Overview

The provided function, aptly named array_move, addresses the need to move elements from one position to another within an array. This implementation seamlessly updates the indexes of the remaining elements, ensuring the array's integrity is maintained throughout the moving process.

Input and Output

The array_move function accepts three parameters:

1. arr: The original array in which the element is to be moved.
2. old_index: The current index of the element to be relocated.
3. new_index: The desired new index for the element.

The function returns the modified array with the element moved to its new position.

Implementation Details

The function begins by checking if the new index exceeds the array's length. If this is the case, the function adds empty elements to extend the array up to the new index.

Subsequently, it employs the splice method to remove the element at the old index and insert it at the specified new index.

Example Usage

Consider an array:

var array = [1, 2, 3];

To move the element at index 0 (the number 1) to index 1, we invoke the function:

array_move(array, 0, 1);

The resulting array is:

[2, 1, 3]

Highlighting its versatility, the function also handles scenarios where the new index is beyond the current length of the array. For instance, to move the element at index 0 to the end of the array (index 3):

array_move(array, 0, 3);

The resulting array becomes:

[2, 3, 1]

This function provides a robust and efficient way to rearrange elements within arrays, catering to a diverse range of potential use cases.