Are the following statements in javascript equivalent?

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Is there a reason not to use new Object() in JavasScript?
Create an empty object in JavaScript with {} or new Object()?

In javascript, are the following two statements equivalent?

var c = new Object();

var c = {};

@Pablo Fernandez: How are they different? If you're referring to the argument list of `Array()`'s constructor, that's not relevant. — BoltClock, Aug 20 '11 at 15:14
Yeah I was referring to the args. It's a difference and it's relevant. — Pablo Fernandez, Aug 20 '11 at 15:18

score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited Jun 20 '20 at 09:12

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Yes. From §11.1.5 Object Initialiser:

The production ObjectLiteral : { } is evaluated as follows:

Return a new object created as if by the expression new Object() where Object is the standard built-in constructor with that name.

edited Jun 20 '20 at 09:12

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You knew this was an exact dup, why did you answer it? – Pablo Fernandez Aug 20 '11 at 15:12

Are the following statements in javascript equivalent?

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