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What does "new" mean in programming?
new 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
A keyword that creates a new instance of a class or constructor function. It allocates memory, calls the constructor, and returns the new object.
Example
"const date = new Date(); // creates a new Date instance"
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