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Lodash.get is a specific function from the broader lodash JavaScript library, exported as a unique Node.js module. It allows developers to access values from nested objects in a safe way, even if some steps in the path do not exist. One of its primary benefits is returning 'undefined' if the path taken to retrieve content does not exist, helping to avoid the dreaded TypeError: Cannot read property of undefined error in JavaScript.
The lodash.get function is easy to use via npm in your Node.js environment. Firstly, you need to install the module by running: $ npm i --save lodash.get. After installation, you can incorporate the lodash.get function into your JavaScript program in the following way: var get = require('lodash.get');. You're now able to use the method to retrieve values from nested objects. For example, if we have a nested object var user = {info: { name: 'John', age: '25', location : { country: 'USA', city: 'New York'}}};, you can access the country by using get(user, 'info.location.country'); and it would return 'USA'. If the path does not exist, instead of throwing an error, it will return undefined.
The documentation for lodash.get, suitable for both beginners and seasoned developers, can be found on lodash's official site, specifically at this URL: https://lodash.com/docs#get. The docs cover the basic usage of the function, as well as more advanced usage aspects. In addition, source code can be found at the lodash GitHub repository, offering a closer look at the function's underpinning mechanics: https://github.com/lodash/lodash/blob/4.4.2-npm-packages/lodash.get.
