Introduction to JavaScript Deep/Shallow Copies and the Spread Operator

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This practical lesson explores JavaScript deep/shallow copy mechanisms and how they are generated with the spread operator. Deep and shallow copies may occur when a JavaScript variable is assigned to another variable.

Learning Objectives

  • Learn how the shallow copy can occur in JavaScript.
  • Learn the meaning of deep copy.
  • Learn how spread operators can create deep or shallow copies of other data collections.

Intended Audience

This lesson is intended for anyone who wants to learn about what are JavaScript Deep/Shallow copies along with their interactions with the spread operator.

Prerequisites

Anyone with an interest in using the deep/shallow copies in JavaScript or who wants to improve their knowledge of JavaScript in general.

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