CodePen Embed - Fix JavaScript TypeError: Cannot read property 'X' of undefined (2025 Guide)

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  <h3>TypeError: Cannot read property Demo</h3>
  <p>Open the console (F12) to see the error in action.</p>
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body {
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
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// This will trigger "TypeError: Cannot read property 'name' of undefined"
const obj = undefined;
console.log(obj.name);

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