63. Accessing Object Properties

There are two main ways to retrieve data stored in an object.

1. Dot Notation (Preferred)

This is the simplest way to access a property, assuming the property name is a valid, continuous identifier.

javascript const car = { make: 'Honda', model: 'Civic' };

console.log(car.make); // Output: Honda

2. Bracket Notation

Bracket notation ([]) is required when:

1. The property name contains spaces or special characters (must be quoted).
2. You are using a variable to access the property key (Dynamic Access).

javascript const person = { 'full name': 'Alex Smith', city: 'Seattle' };

// Case 1: Key with space console.log(person['full name']); // Output: Alex Smith

// Case 2: Dynamic access using a variable let keyName = 'city'; console.log(person[keyName]); // Output: Seattle

Note: You cannot use dot notation with a variable (person.keyName would look for a property named 'keyName', not 'city').