# Converting Nested Objects to Flat Objects in JavaScript: A Quick Guide

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Podcast: [Tech Stories Tech Brief By HackerNoon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-stories-tech-brief-by-hackernoon-6365648)
Published: 2026-05-31T16:00:29+00:00
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