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## DataSnapshot.exportVal() method

Exports the entire contents of the DataSnapshot as a JavaScript object.

The `exportVal()` method is similar to `val()`<!-- -->, except priority information is included (if available), making it suitable for backing up your data.

<b>Signature:</b>

```typescript
exportVal(): any;
```
<b>Returns:</b>

any

The DataSnapshot's contents as a JavaScript value (Object, Array, string, number, boolean, or `null`<!-- -->).