Why does tizen.js use "new array()" with lowercase 'a' instead of "new Array()"?

Original Created Mar 07, 2017 | Regeneration Apr 22, 2026

Question

I noticed that in tizen.js, there's a function called "new array()" written with a lowercase 'a' instead of the standard "new Array()". For example:

AlarmAbsolute.prototype.daysOfTheWeek = new array();

This results in an error:

ReferenceError: Can not find variable: array

Why would the code use "new array()" instead of the correct "new Array()" syntax?

Answer

Problem Understanding

The issue arises from using incorrect JavaScript syntax. In JavaScript, array constructors must be called with Array (capital A) rather than array (lowercase a). The JavaScript engine is case-sensitive and cannot recognize array as a valid constructor.

Solution Methods

Replace all instances of new array() with new Array()
Alternatively, use array literal notation [] which is the preferred modern syntax

Code Examples

Here's the corrected version using proper Array constructor:

function AlarmAbsolute() {};
AlarmAbsolute.prototype.daysOfTheWeek = new Array('Sunday','Monday','Tuesday','Wednesday','Thursday','Friday','Saturday');
console.log(AlarmAbsolute.prototype.daysOfTheWeek);

Or using array literal syntax (recommended):

function AlarmAbsolute() {};
AlarmAbsolute.prototype.daysOfTheWeek = ['Sunday','Monday','Tuesday','Wednesday','Thursday','Friday','Saturday'];
console.log(AlarmAbsolute.prototype.daysOfTheWeek);

Additional Tips

Always use proper JavaScript casing for built-in objects (Array, Object, String, etc.)
Consider using array literals [] instead of the Array constructor for better performance and readability
If you encounter this error in tizen.js, it might be worth checking if you're using the correct version of the file