What are the different datatypes in Javascript?

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The data types in javascript can be divided as Primitive and Object.

Primitive Data Types:

In Javascript, all values except Objects are defined as immutable values (values that cannot be changed or modified). There is a total of 6 primitive types defined by the latest ECMAScript standard:

1. boolean
2. null
3. undefined
4. number
5. string
6. symbol(new in ECMAScript 2015)

Object Data Type:

Object type refers to a compound value that can be seen as a collection of properties. Properties are key/value pairs. Keys are strings (or Symbols) and values can be of any type, including other objects.

var obj = {
  name: 'Cheese Burger',
  cost: 5,
  extra_cheese: true
};