The triple dot syntax (...) in JavaScript: rest vs. spread

In JavaScript, the same syntax – triple dots (…) – is used for two different mechanisms:

Rest syntax is for receiving data.
Spreading is for sending data.

This blog post examines how these mechanisms work and why they are not operators.

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This content originally appeared on 2ality – JavaScript and more and was authored by Dr. Axel Rauschmayer

In JavaScript, the same syntax – triple dots (...) – is used for two different mechanisms:

  • Rest syntax is for receiving data.
  • Spreading is for sending data.

This blog post examines how these mechanisms work and why they are not operators.

[Read rest of post]


This content originally appeared on 2ality – JavaScript and more and was authored by Dr. Axel Rauschmayer


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