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Object Properties & Methods

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In plain terms

Objects have properties (data) and methods (functions). Use getters and setters for computed or controlled access. Property shorthand: { name } instead of { name: name }.

What you need to know

  • •Properties and methods
  • •Getters and setters
  • •Property shorthand

Try it yourself

Copy the code below and run it in your browser console or a code editor:

const obj = {
  name: 'Alice',
  get greeting() {
    return 'Hi, ' + this.name;
  },
  set name(val) {
    this._name = val;
  }
};

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