side-channel provides a mechanism to safely store and retrieve values associated with objects, preventing potential memory leaks and security vulnerabilities related to unintended object retention. It's particularly useful in scenarios where you need to associate data with an object without modifying the object itself or risking its garbage collection. By using side-channel, developers can manage object-associated metadata in a controlled and isolated manner, enhancing the stability and reliability of their JavaScript applications. This improves encapsulation by not attaching arbitrary properties onto the target objects.