How do I convert the items of an LI into a json object using jquery?

Question

If I have a list like the following:

    
Bob
    
Frank
    


        

Answer 1

var items = [];

$('ul.nameList').children().each(function() {
  var $this = $(this);
  var item = { id: $this.attr('value'), title: $this.html() };
  items.push(item);
});