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What is an object?

An object is a collection of related data and functions in programming.

In programming, an object is a way to group related information and actions together. It can hold data in the form of properties and can perform actions through methods.

For example, if you have a car object, it might have properties like color and model, and methods like drive and stop. Objects help organize code in a way that makes it easier to manage and understand.

Objects are commonly used in languages like JavaScript, where they play a crucial role in structuring applications and handling data.

Example

const car = { color: 'red', model: 'Toyota', drive: function() { console.log('Vroom!'); } };

Related terms

Function
Variable
Array
JSON

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