Web-Related Terms Beginning with O
Object (JS)
An object is a non-primitive JavaScript component that you can use to bundle multiple items into a single one.
Object Destructuring (JS)
Object destructuring is a unique technique you can use to copy an object's values into new variables neatly.
Open API
Open APIs are public APIs that are freely available for public use.
Operand
An operand is an expression on which you operate. So, for instance, in 4 + 3 = 7
- 4 and 3 are the operands
- + is an addition operator
- = is an assignment operator
- 7 is the result of the arithmetic operation
Operating System API
Operating system APIs connect a caller to the resources and services of an operating system.
Operator
An operator is a reserved syntax for performing operations on one or more operands. So, for instance, in 4 + 3 = 7
- 4 and 3 are the operands
- + is an addition operator
- = is an assignment operator
- 7 is the result of the arithmetic operation
OR (RegExp)
A regular expression's OR operator (x|y) defines the two alternative patterns you wish to find in a string.
OR Operator (JS)
The OR operator (||) checks and returns true if one (or both) of its operands is true. Otherwise, it returns false if both of its operands are false.
Output File
An output file is the compiled version of an entry file. In other words, an output script file refers to the JavaScript file a bundler generates automatically for your project.
