Destructing: meaning, definitions and examples
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destructing
[ dɪˈstrʌktɪŋ ]
object manipulation
Destructing refers to the act of breaking down or dismantling something. In programming, it usually describes the process where an object is broken into its constituent parts, often to simplify code by extracting values directly. This term is commonly used in the context of object-oriented programming, particularly in languages like JavaScript and Python. By destructing an object, developers can access specific properties more conveniently.
Synonyms
breaking down, disassembling, dismantling.
Examples of usage
- We are destructing the object to access its properties.
- Destructing parameters in a function can enhance readability.
- Using destructing can reduce the code needed to manipulate objects.
Translations
Translations of the word "destructing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 destruição
🇮🇳 नष्ट करना
🇩🇪 Zerstörung
🇮🇩 penghancuran
🇺🇦 знищення
🇵🇱 destrukcja
🇯🇵 破壊する
🇫🇷 destruction
🇪🇸 destrucción
🇹🇷 yıkım
🇰🇷 파괴
🇸🇦 تدمير
🇨🇿 destrukce
🇸🇰 deštrukcia
🇨🇳 破坏
🇸🇮 uničenje
🇮🇸 eyðing
🇰🇿 жою
🇬🇪 ნგრევა
🇦🇿 məhv
🇲🇽 destrucción
Etymology
The term 'destructing' originates from the verb 'destruct' which itself is derived from the Latin word 'destruere', meaning 'to undo, destroy or demolish'. The prefix 'de-' suggests removal or reversal, while 'struere' implies building or constructing. Hence, it literally conveys the sense of taking apart what has been put together. Its usage in the context of programming emerged with the rise of object-oriented programming, where the ability to break complex objects into simpler, manageable parts became essential. Destructing has evolved into a common term among developers as high-level programming languages have adopted syntax and functions allowing for such operations.