---
title: "@push.rocks/smartobject"
---
# @push.rocks/smartobject
work with objects

## Install
To install `@push.rocks/smartobject`, use the following npm command. It's recommended to install this package in a TypeScript project to make full use of its functionalities and type definitions.

```
npm install @push.rocks/smartobject --save
```

This command will add `@push.rocks/smartobject` to your project's `package.json` file and download the package to the `node_modules` directory.

## Usage
This module provides a convenient way to work with JavaScript objects, offering utilities for deep object manipulation, comparison, and more. Below are detailed examples of how to utilize `@push.rocks/smartobject` in a variety of use cases. Always use ESM syntax in combination with TypeScript for the best developer experience.

### Importing the Module

Before you can use the functionalities provided by `smartobject`, you need to import the required classes or functions into your TypeScript file.

```typescript
import {
  SmartObject,
  fastDeepEqual,
  smartGet,
  smartAdd,
  compareObjects,
  forEachMinimatch
} from '@push.rocks/smartobject';
```

### Working with SmartObject

The `SmartObject` class is a wrapper around a standard JavaScript object that provides additional capabilities for manipulating and querying the object.

#### Creating a SmartObject

```typescript
// Original JavaScript object
const originalObject = {
  level1: {
    level2: 'value',
  },
};

// Creating a SmartObject
const smartObj = new SmartObject(originalObject);
```

#### Adding and Retrieving Values

```typescript
// Adding a new value
smartObj.addValueAtFlatPathString('level1.newKey', 'newValue');

// Retrieving a value
const value = smartObj.getValueAtFlatPathString('level1.level2');
console.log(value); // Output: 'value'
```

#### Converting to a Flat Object

```typescript
const flatObject = smartObj.toFlatObject();
console.log(flatObject); // Output: { 'level1.level2': 'value', 'level1.newKey': 'newValue' }
```

### Deep Object Comparison

`compareObjects` allows you to compare two objects and get detailed information about their differences.

```typescript
const obj1 = {name: 'John', age: 30};
const obj2 = {name: 'John', age: 31};

const comparisonResult = compareObjects(obj1, obj2);
console.log(comparisonResult);
```

### Deep Object Manipulation

`smartAdd` and `smartGet` enable deep manipulation and querying of objects using dot notation paths.

```typescript
// Using smartAdd to add a deep-nested property
const obj = {};
smartAdd(obj, 'user.info.name', 'Jane Doe');

// Using smartGet to retrieve a deep-nested property
const name = smartGet(obj, 'user.info.name');
console.log(name); // Output: Jane Doe
```

### Iterating over Object Properties with Minimatch Patterns

`forEachMinimatch` provides a way to execute a function for each object property that matches a given minimatch pattern.

```typescript
const userObj = {
  'user.name': 'John Doe',
  'user.age': 30,
  'config.theme': 'dark',
};

forEachMinimatch(userObj, 'user.*', (value, key) => {
  console.log(key, value);
});
```

This module leverages the power of TypeScript to offer robust typing and intelligent auto-completion, making it easier to work with complex objects and avoid common pitfalls. Whether you are manipulating deeply nested properties, comparing object differences, or iterating over specific object keys, `@push.rocks/smartobject` provides a versatile toolkit to streamline your object handling logic.

For a complete list of features and functionalities, including additional utility functions not covered in these examples, please refer to the module's documentation and type definitions.

## License and Legal Information

This repository contains open-source code that is licensed under the MIT License. A copy of the MIT License can be found in the [license](license) file within this repository. 

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### Company Information

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Registered at District court Bremen HRB 35230 HB, Germany

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