Finding Nested Objects by Key

Navigating deeply nested arrays and objects to find a specific value can be a challenging task. Consider the scenario where you have a complex data structure like the one provided. To locate an object with a specific 'id' property nested several levels deep, you can utilize recursion.

Recursive Solution

The provided function, 'getObject', takes an object as input and iterates over its properties. If a property is an array, the function recursively searches each element. Otherwise, the function checks if the property is the desired 'id' and returns the object if a match is found.

function getObject(theObject) {
    var result = null;
    if (theObject instanceof Array) {
        for (var i = 0; i 
This solution recursively traverses the nested data structure, searching for the object with the specified 'id' property. It handles both property arrays and objects, ensuring a thorough search.
Updated Example
In the updated jsFiddle (http://jsfiddle.net/FM3qu/7/), the provided function can be used to locate the object with 'id' set to 1 in the complex data structure.