object-path

What is object-path?

The object-path npm package provides utilities for accessing and manipulating deep properties of objects using a string path notation. It simplifies the process of getting, setting, and deleting nested properties in JavaScript objects.

What are object-path's main functionalities?

Get a nested property

This feature allows you to retrieve the value of a deeply nested property within an object using a string path.

const objectPath = require('object-path');
const obj = { a: { b: { c: 42 } } };
const value = objectPath.get(obj, 'a.b.c');
console.log(value); // 42

Set a nested property

This feature allows you to set the value of a deeply nested property within an object using a string path.

const objectPath = require('object-path');
const obj = { a: { b: { } } };
objectPath.set(obj, 'a.b.c', 42);
console.log(obj); // { a: { b: { c: 42 } } }

Delete a nested property

This feature allows you to delete a deeply nested property within an object using a string path.

const objectPath = require('object-path');
const obj = { a: { b: { c: 42 } } };
objectPath.del(obj, 'a.b.c');
console.log(obj); // { a: { b: { } } }

Check if a nested property exists

This feature allows you to check if a deeply nested property exists within an object using a string path.

const objectPath = require('object-path');
const obj = { a: { b: { c: 42 } } };
const exists = objectPath.has(obj, 'a.b.c');
console.log(exists); // true

Other packages similar to object-path

lodash

Lodash is a popular utility library that provides a wide range of functions for manipulating arrays, objects, and other data types. It includes methods like _.get, _.set, and _.has for working with nested properties, similar to object-path. However, Lodash offers a broader set of utilities beyond just object manipulation.

dot-prop

Dot-prop is a lightweight package that provides similar functionality to object-path for getting, setting, and deleting nested properties using dot notation. It is simpler and more focused on object property manipulation compared to the more feature-rich Lodash.

deepdash

Deepdash is an extension of Lodash that adds deep traversal and manipulation capabilities. It provides methods for working with deeply nested properties, similar to object-path, but with additional features for deep operations on arrays and objects.

README

object-path

Access deep properties using a path

Install

Node.js

npm install object-path

Browser

bower install object-path

Usage

var obj = {
  a: {
    b: "d",
    c: ["e", "f"]
  }
};

var objectPath = require("object-path");

//get deep property
objectPath.get(obj, "a.b");  //returns "d"

//get the first non-undefined value
objectPath.coalesce(obj, ['a.z', 'a.d', ['a','b']], 'default'); 

//empty a given path (but do not delete it) depending on their type,so it retains reference to objects and arrays. 
//functions that are not inherited from prototype are set to null. 
//object instances are considered objects and just own property names are deleted 
objectPath.empty(obj, 'a.b'); // obj.a.b is now ''
objectPath.empty(obj, 'a.c'); // obj.a.c is now []
objectPath.empty(obj, 'a'); // obj.a is now {}

//works also with arrays
objectPath.get(obj, "a.c.1");  //returns "f"
objectPath.get(obj, ["a","c","1"]);  //returns "f"

//can return a default value with get
objectPath.get(obj, ["a.c.b"], "DEFAULT");  //returns "DEFAULT", since a.c.b path doesn't exists, if omitted, returns undefined

//set
objectPath.set(obj, "a.h", "m"); // or objectPath.set(obj, ["a","h"], "m");
objectPath.get(obj, "a.h");  //returns "m"

//set will create intermediate object/arrays
objectPath.set(obj, "a.j.0.f", "m");

//push into arrays (and create intermediate objects/arrays)
objectPath.push(obj, "a.k", "o");

//ensure a path exists (if it doesn't, set the default value you provide)
objectPath.ensureExists(obj, "a.k.1", "DEFAULT");

//deletes a path
objectPath.del(obj, "a.b"); // obj.a.b is now undefined
objectPath.del(obj, ["a","c",0]); // obj.a.c is now ['f']

Credits

• Mario Casciaro - Author
• Paulo Cesar - Major contributor