null
is used for representing the intentional absence of an object value and is a primitive value. Unlike undefined
, it is not a property of the global object.
It is equal to undefined
but not identical to it.
null == undefined; // true
null === undefined; // false
CAREFUL: The typeof
null
is 'object'
.
typeof null; // 'object';
To properly check if a value is null
, compare it with the strict equality operator
var a = null;
a === null; // true