# Array.clone

## Function

Returns a deep copy of the array.

## Syntax

```bt
array.clone()
```

## Parameters

No parameters.

## Return value

| Type | Description |
| ------ | ------ |
| Array | Returns the new array value. |

## Example

```bt
items = [{name: 'A'}]
result = items.clone()
result[0].name = 'B'

// Output: A
echo(items[0].name)
```

## Notes

- Clone will recursively copy mutable containers such as arrays, objects, and class instances.
- Non-ordinary containers such as functions, regular expressions, dates and standard library objects maintain the original runtime semantics.