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Which method correctly assigns the string 'apple' to the 'name' property of the 'fruits' object?
Which method correctly assigns the string 'apple' to the 'name' property of the 'fruits' object?
What is the error in the code: 'fruits.name = apple;'?
What is the error in the code: 'fruits.name = apple;'?
Which of the following lines would result in undefined behavior?
Which of the following lines would result in undefined behavior?
Which code line demonstrates the incorrect use of property assignment?
Which code line demonstrates the incorrect use of property assignment?
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Which statement is true regarding the options provided?
Which statement is true regarding the options provided?
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Study Notes
Adding Properties to Objects in JavaScript
- An object is a fundamental data structure in JavaScript, allowing the storage of key-value pairs.
- To add a new property or update an existing property in an object, you can use dot notation or bracket notation.
Methods to Assign a Value to a Property
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Using bracket notation:
fruits['name'] = 'apple';
- This method uses brackets to specify the property name as a string.
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Using dot notation:
fruits.name = apple;
- This method uses a dot followed by the property name directly. Ensure the value is enclosed in quotes if it's a string:
fruits.name = 'apple';
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- This method uses a dot followed by the property name directly. Ensure the value is enclosed in quotes if it's a string:
Correct Code Options
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The correct way to assign the value involves ensuring that the string 'apple' is properly quoted.
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The valid options include:
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fruits[name] = 'apple';
(incorrect without quotes aroundname
) -
fruits.name = apple;
(incorrect without quotes) -
fruits['name'] = 'apple';
(correct usage)
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Options imply an understanding that bracket notation and dot notation can be used interchangeably, depending on the scenario.
Conclusion
- The correct way to add a string 'apple' to the property 'name' in the
fruits
object is to use either bracket notation with quotes or dot notation with correct formatting.
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Test your knowledge of JavaScript object properties with this quiz. Focus on understanding how to correctly assign values to object properties using different syntax methods. Choose the right answer to check your understanding.