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JavaScript Node.js Basics 2017 Building a Command Line Application Getting the Response Body

Posted by Ashish S
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Ashish S
Python Web Development Techdegree Student 938 Points

Why make object to string?

At 4.06 Andrew says when make it object by parsing string? Why do we need to make it object while we already have string?

Steven Parker

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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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:bell: Hi, I got alerted by your tag.

The string contains the representation of an object that was previously converted into a string to simplify transmission. The purpose for parsing it is to convert it back into an object so the internal properties can be accessed.

This all might make a bit more sense after you see the next video.