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Pass by Value vs Reference Behavior

JavaScript passes function arguments by value, but for objects and arrays that value is a reference to the same underlying data. This is why changing an object inside a function can affect the original, while reassigning a number or string does not. This distinction is essential for debugging mutation bugs.

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File

value-vs-reference.js

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Workspace Flow

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2. Run and inspect

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3. Reset or continue

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Practice Workspace

value-vs-reference.js

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Editor

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value-vs-reference.js

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