Declare a variable inside an edge file

[RandallFlagg]

Hi,

First of all thanks for this project and the entire AdonisJS ecosystem.
I read the docs but couldn't find how to declare a variable inside an edge file.
I would like to define an items constant and use it inside a loop.
then I would like to display the value and manipulate the value.

Here is an example:

file.edge

<script>
const items = ["A","B","C"];
<script>
<select>
      @each(item in items)
        <option value="{{item.toLowerCase()}}">{{item}}</option>
      @endeach
</select>

Thanks in advance

[thetutlage]

I am not sure from where you got this syntax. Edge is a javascript file and hence, thing slike const doesn't work.

Use the @set tag.

<select>
@set('items', ['A', 'B', 'C'])
      @each(item in items)
        <option value="{{item.toLowerCase()}}">{{item}}</option>
      @endeach
</select>

Also it is recommended to pass the values when you render the view and do not set too many variables within the template.

[RandallFlagg]

This is exactly what I was looking for.
The syntax was made up by me hoping you will understand. and you did! :)

I can't seem to find the @set in the documentation.
Can you please point me to the correct page?

Thanks