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> Extend an object with the properties of additional objects. node.js/javascript util.
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## Install
Install with [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/):
```sh
$ npm install --save extend-shallow
```
## Usage
```js
var extend = require('extend-shallow');
extend({a: 'b'}, {c: 'd'})
//=> {a: 'b', c: 'd'}
```
Pass an empty object to shallow clone:
```js
var obj = {};
extend(obj, {a: 'b'}, {c: 'd'})
//=> {a: 'b', c: 'd'}
```
## About
Contributing
Pull requests and stars are always welcome. For bugs and feature requests, [please create an issue](../../issues/new).
Running Tests
Running and reviewing unit tests is a great way to get familiarized with a library and its API. You can install dependencies and run tests with the following command:
```sh
$ npm install && npm test
```
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### Contributors
| **Commits** | **Contributor** |
| --- | --- |
| 33 | [jonschlinkert](https://github.com/jonschlinkert) |
| 1 | [pdehaan](https://github.com/pdehaan) |
### Author
**Jon Schlinkert**
* [github/jonschlinkert](https://github.com/jonschlinkert)
* [twitter/jonschlinkert](https://twitter.com/jonschlinkert)
### License
Copyright © 2017, [Jon Schlinkert](https://github.com/jonschlinkert).
Released under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
***
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