Conteúdo do Curso
Introduction to JavaScript
Introduction to JavaScript
null
In JavaScript, the null type represents "nothing" or the absence of data. It is used to indicate that a variable intentionally lacks a value. The following example demonstrates that the null type produces no output in the console:
let variable = null console.log("Some data 1") console.log(variable) console.log("Some data 2")
The example above demonstrates that the null
type produces no output in the console.
Note
null
is distinct fromundefined
;- We use
null
when we need to signify the absence of data or to pass the concept of "nothing" to another part of the program.
For instance, imagine you're working on a game where you need to describe a hero's data. In some cases, the hero's name might be unknown or missing. If the variable containing the hero's name doesn't exist, attempting to access it would result in an error. Using the null type allows you to indicate that the hero has no name and can be passed to another part of the program.
Obrigado pelo seu feedback!