JavaScript: Get the first non-null / undefined argument
JavaScript fundamental (ES6 Syntax): Exercise-64 with Solution
Write a JavaScript program to get the first non-null / undefined argument.
- Use Array.prototype.find() and Array.prototype.includes() to find the first value that is not equal to undefined or null.
Sample Solution:
JavaScript Code:
//#Source https://bit.ly/2neWfJ2
const coalesce = (...args) => args.find(_ => ![undefined, null].includes(_));
console.log(coalesce(null, undefined, '', NaN, 'abcd'));
Flowchart:

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