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📌 What is Rest Operator?
The Rest Operator ... in JavaScript allows a function to accept an indefinite number of arguments as an array. It's especially useful when working with functions that can take varying numbers of parameters.
1️⃣ Traditional Function (Fixed Parameters)
Without using rest operator, only specific number of parameters are handled. Extra arguments are ignored.
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2️⃣ Using arguments object
arguments is an array-like object available inside functions (not in arrow functions).
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3️⃣ Rest Operator: Basic Usage
...args collects all remaining arguments into a real array.
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4️⃣ Rest Operator with Template Strings
Rest parameters can be used in combination with template strings to make output more readable.
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5️⃣ ⚠️ Problem: Rest Operator vs Array Parameter
Be careful when passing an entire array as a single parameter along with the rest operator—it will be treated as one value inside args.
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