Passing by value vs passing by reference javascript

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Javascript is always pass by value. Pass by reference does not exist in JavaScript. When you remind yourself about the fact that an object and a reference to that object are 2 *independent* things, it will make more sense. I suppose we've been conflating and object "reference" and passing function arguments "by reference."

When passing a object reference, the *value* of that reference (e.g. the address of the object) is copied and that copy is passed - This is the definition of pass by value. "Pass by reference" means the original reference, not a copy, is passed. Here's the litmus test: In the called function assign a different object to the reference variable. If the original reference now points to this different object then you have pass by reference. But this does not happen in JavaScript.

Of course you can change the object's properties, because the reference copy is pointing to the same object. But that is not germane. Rather, "Pass by xxxx" means - whatever you're passing, if it a copy it is "by value", if it is the original it is "by reference".

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