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The cloneDeep function is a utility that performs a deep clone of an object, creating a copy of the source object and all of its nested properties. This ensures that any changes made to the cloned object do not affect the original, and vice versa.

Usage

Import the cloneDeep function in your project and use it to create a deep clone of an object:

import { cloneDeep } from "pol-ui";
 
// Your code goes here
 
const originalObject = {
  name: "John Doe",
  age: 25,
  address: {
    city: "Example City",
    country: "Example Country",
  },
};
 
const clonedObject = cloneDeep(originalObject);
 
// Make changes to the cloned object without affecting the original
clonedObject.age = 26;
clonedObject.address.city = "New City";
 
// Log the original and cloned objects to see the difference
console.log("Original Object:", originalObject);
console.log("Cloned Object:", clonedObject);

Parameters

The cloneDeep function accepts a single parameter:

source (T): The source object to be deep cloned.

Return Value

The function returns a deep clone of the source object (T).

Example

import { cloneDeep } from 'pol-ui';
 
const originalObject = {
  name: 'Alice Wonderland',
  age: 30,
  preferences: {
    color: 'blue',
    theme: 'dark',
  },
};
 
const clonedObject = cloneDeep(originalObject);
 
console.log('Original Object:', originalObject);
console.log('Cloned Object:', clonedObject);
 
// Output:
// Original Object: { name: 'Alice Wonderland', age: 30, preferences: { color: 'blue', theme: 'dark' } }
// Cloned Object: { name: 'Alice Wonderland', age: 30, preferences: { color: 'blue', theme: 'dark' } }

In this example, the cloneDeep function is used to create a deep clone of an object. Modifying the cloned object does not impact the original, demonstrating the isolation achieved by the deep cloning process.

Use Cases

Immutable State in React: When managing state in a React application, especially with nested structures, deep cloning can be useful to maintain immutability and prevent unintended side effects.
Configuration Objects: If your application uses configuration objects with nested properties, deep cloning ensures that modifications to one instance do not affect others.
Data Transformation: When transforming data structures during data processing or manipulation, a deep clone can be employed to create independent copies of the original data.

Pros and Cons

Deep cloning is useful when

Isolation: Deep cloning ensures that changes to the cloned object do not impact the original, providing a clear separation between the two instances.

Immutability: Useful for scenarios where immutability is crucial, such as in React applications when managing state.

Considerations for deep cloning

Performance: Deep cloning can be computationally expensive, especially for large and deeply nested objects. Consider the performance implications in performance-sensitive applications.

Circular References: Handling circular references in objects requires additional logic to prevent infinite recursion during the cloning process.

Integrate the cloneDeep function into your project to facilitate the creation of deep clones, ensuring robust data handling and immutability where needed.