javascript - How to refactor long if statment? -


i have long if statement i'm wanting refactor. statement listens click , updates 1 of 5 text boxes depending on if text boxes have in them or not. how change code more efficient.

$('#img1').click(function() { if ($('#card1').val().length === 0) {     $('#card1').val('a feeling of warmth'); } else if ($('#card2').val().length === 0)  {     $('#card2').val('a feeling of warmth'); } else if ($('#card3').val().length === 0){   $('#card3').val('a feeling of warmth'); } else if ($('#card4').val().length === 0){   $('#card4').val('a feeling of warmth'); } else if ($('#card5').val().length === 0){   $('#card5').val('a feeling of warmth'); }  }); 

you use loop

$('#img1').click(function() {     var items = ["#card1", "#card2", "etc"];     for(var i=0;i<items.length;i++){         if ($(items[i]).val().length === 0) {             $(items[i]).val('a feeling of warmth');         }     } }); 

it's @ least easier read. if buttons card + number make simplier (not easier read, less lines & maintenance)

$('#img1').click(function() {     for(var i=0;i<=5;i++){         if ($("#card" + i).val().length === 0) {             $("#card" + i).val('a feeling of warmth');         }     } }); 

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