How to convert embedded string array into array javascript

Question

I have an array coming in string format. How do i convert it to an array.

my_data="['A','B','C']"  (Note the quotes around [])
convert this to ['A','B','C']

So far i tried json.parse and other string to array conversations without luck. Can anyone please help on this?

agree, but instead of string manipulation, there may be a way to convert this string into an array. — user2406718
– user2406718, Commented Apr 11, 2017 at 20:31

CPR · Accepted Answer · 2017-04-11 20:30:07Z

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Replace the single quotes with double quotes using regex, then JSON.parse will work fine: JSON.parse(my_data.replace(/\'/g,"\""));

Single quotes are not valid characters for JSON data.

answered Apr 11, 2017 at 20:30

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It worked. you are right, single quotes seems to be a problem.