getInstanceType
The getInstanceType function returns the constructor (class) name of an instance, or null if not applicable.
Syntax
typescript
getInstanceType(value: any): string | null;Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
value | any | Value to be inspected |
Returns
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
string | null | Constructor name or null if not applicable |
Examples
typescript
getInstanceType([]); // => "Array"
getInstanceType(new Map()); // => "Map"
getInstanceType(123); // => nullNotes
- Useful for identifying object instance types.