Symbolize Object Keys in JavaScript

Introduction

In this lab, we will learn how to convert object keys to symbols using JavaScript. We will use the Object.keys() method to get the keys of an object and then use Array.prototype.reduce() with the Symbol method to create a new object with symbolized keys. This technique can be useful in scenarios where we need unique and immutable keys for our objects.

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How to Symbolize Object Keys in JavaScript

To symbolize object keys in JavaScript, follow these steps:

Open the Terminal/SSH and type node to start practicing coding.
Use the Object.keys() method to get the keys of the object you want to symbolize.
Use the Array.prototype.reduce() method and Symbol to create a new object where each key is converted to a Symbol.
Here's an example code snippet:

const symbolizeKeys = (obj) =>
  Object.keys(obj).reduce(
    (acc, key) => ({ ...acc, [Symbol(key)]: obj[key] }),
    {}
  );

To test the function, call symbolizeKeys() with your object as the argument, like this:

symbolizeKeys({ id: 10, name: "apple" });
// { [Symbol(id)]: 10, [Symbol(name)]: 'apple' }

By following these steps, you can easily symbolize the keys of any object in JavaScript.

Summary

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Symbolize Object Keys

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How to Symbolize Object Keys in JavaScript

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