The Modern JavaScript Bootcamp (2019) - The Object Spread Syntax

This video tutorial introduces the spread operator for objects in JavaScript, explaining how to configure Babel to support this syntax. It demonstrates using the spread operator to copy and merge object properties, highlighting the importance of order when overriding properties. The tutorial concludes with a challenge to create and merge objects using the spread operator.

What configuration change is needed in Babel to support the spread operator with objects?

Describe the process of installing the Babel plugin for object spread.

What is the significance of the 'plugins' property in the Babel configuration?

How can you create a copy of an object using the object spread operator?

What happens to the properties of the original object when you use the spread operator to create a new object?

Explain how the order of properties affects the final object when using the spread operator.

How do you merge two objects using the spread operator?