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# [Why typeof null Returns "object" in JavaScript](https://mypersonalblog.hashnode.dev/why-typeof-null-returns-object-in-javascript?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

In JavaScript, one of the quirks that has puzzled developers for decades is the fact that: console.log(typeof null); // Outputs: "object" This behavior is often described as a "historical bug" in the language, and understanding why this happens requi...

Dec 21, 2024 · 2 min read · mypersonalblog.hashnode.dev  
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