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Difference between object and Array?

Object:

  • The object is a variable that can hold an multiple variables.

  • An object is a collection of key value pairs. It contains Information and Methods.

  • Object describe anything like House, People, Animals and other objects.

Example:

const pen ={
         colour:"red",
         brand :"cello",
         price :15,
         write :function(){
                console.log("writing")
                }  
}

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ARRAY:

  • An array is a special type of object used to store ordered, Indexed values.

  • It is a zero indexed because it starts array[0].

  • It can shrink elements add and remove so it is a Dynamic size.

  • It is a Heterogeneous so it can stores Numbers, Strings.

Example:

const cars =["saab","volvo","bmw"]
console.log(cars[0])
cars[3]="ford"
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