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Symbols (ES6)

Category
JavaScript
Type
New or changed feature
Status
Enabled by default (Chrome 38)
Intent stage
None

Summary

Allows properties to be added to existing objects without the possibility of interference with the existing properties, unintended visibility, or with other uncoordinated additions by any other code.

Standards & signals

Docs: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/Symbol

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