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What does "curly braces" mean in programming?
curly braces is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
The { } characters, also called curly brackets or braces. They delimit blocks of code in most C-style languages, define object literals, and wrap destructuring patterns.
Example
"const { name, age } = user; // destructuring with curly braces"
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