What is coercion in JavaScript?

What is coercion in JavaScript?

Coercion in JavaScript refers to the automatic or implicit conversion of values from one type to another, such as from a string to a number.

Can you give me an example of coercion?

Sure! For instance, if you add a number and a string, like 5 + '5', JavaScript converts the number to a string and the result will be '55'.

Are there different types of coercion?

Yes, there are two main types: implicit coercion, which happens automatically, and explicit coercion, where you manually convert types using functions like Number() or String().

What are some common pitfalls with coercion?

Common pitfalls include unexpected results when using operators, like '5' - 2 resulting in 3, as the string is coerced to a number.