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Introduction
JavaScript objects are essential tools for developers, providing a versatile way to structure and manage data. Objects allow us to group related data and functions, making our code more organized and easier to work with. Whether you're new to JavaScript or a seasoned developer, understanding objects and how to manipulate them is crucial. This article will delve deep into creating and working with objects, exploring various techniques and use cases to enhance your programming skills.
What Are JavaScript Objects?
Objects in JavaScript are collections of key-value pairs, where each key is a string (referred to as a property name), and each value can be any data type, including other objects and functions. They serve as the backbone for many constructs in JavaScript, enabling developers to store data, model real-world entities, and encapsulate functionality.
Think of an object as a physical object, like a book, that has properties such as title, author, and pages. In JavaScript, these properties could be represented as:
let book = {
title: "Every developer's guide",
author: "Boniface Gordian",
pages: 176
};
In the example above, book is an object with three properties: title, author, and pages.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Boniface Gordian
Boniface Gordian | Sciencx (2024-08-07T01:16:34+00:00) Creating and Manipulating Objects in JavaScript. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2024/08/07/creating-and-manipulating-objects-in-javascript/
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