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js set map lookups
Convert arrays to Set/Map for repeated membership checks.
Claude Code Knowledge Pack7/10/2026
Overview
Use Set/Map for O(1) Lookups
Convert arrays to Set/Map for repeated membership checks.
Incorrect (O(n) per check):
const allowedIds = ['a', 'b', 'c', ...]
items.filter(item => allowedIds.includes(item.id))
Correct (O(1) per check):
const allowedIds = new Set(['a', 'b', 'c', ...])
items.filter(item => allowedIds.has(item.id))