How do I check if an object property in JavaScript is undefined?

 

You can check if an object property in JavaScript is undefined using a simple if statement with the typeof operator or by directly comparing the property value to the undefined value. Here's how you can do it:

1. Using the typeof operator: The typeof operator returns a string representing the type of an operand. When used with an object property, it can help determine if the property is undefined.

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const person = {
    name: "Alice",
    age: 30
};

if (typeof person.address === "undefined") {
    console.log("address is undefined");
} else {
    console.log("address is defined");
}

Direct comparison to undefined: In JavaScript, the value of an undefined property is the undefined value. You can directly compare the property value to undefined.

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2. const person = {
       name: "Alice",
       age: 30
   };
   
   if (person.address === undefined) {
       console.log("address is undefined");
   } else {
       console.log("address is defined");
   }
   

In both examples, if the address property of the person object is not defined, the code inside the if block will execute and print "address is undefined".

It's generally recommended to use the typeof approach, as it's a safer way to check for undefined properties. Directly comparing to undefined can sometimes lead to issues if the undefined value is redefined in the scope.