JavaScript & TypeScript

Destructuring

/dɪˈstrʌktʃərɪŋ/

Definition

Syntax that extracts values from arrays or properties from objects into distinct variables.

Example in context

"const { name, email } = user — destructs two properties in one line instead of user.name, user.email."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Destructuring" mean?

Syntax that extracts values from arrays or properties from objects into distinct variables.

How do you pronounce "Destructuring"?

"Destructuring" is pronounced /dɪˈstrʌktʃərɪŋ/.

Can you use "Destructuring" in a sentence?

"const { name, email } = user — destructs two properties in one line instead of user.name, user.email."