4. Constructors and the Prototype Chain

In this section

• Constructor Functions in JavaScript: A Comprehensive Guide
  Learn how to create objects using custom constructor functions in JavaScript. Understand naming conventions, the role of 'this', and compare with object literals.
• Understanding the 'new' Operator in JavaScript
  Explore how the 'new' operator initializes object instances in JavaScript, its significance in object-oriented programming, and the consequences of omitting it.
• Adding Methods to Constructors in JavaScript: Enhance Efficiency with Prototypes
  Explore how to define shared methods for all instances via prototypes in JavaScript. Learn the benefits of using prototypes for memory efficiency and see examples contrasting instance methods vs. prototype methods.
• Understanding Prototypes in JavaScript
  Explore the concept of prototypes in JavaScript, their role in inheritance, and how they form the backbone of object-oriented programming.
• JavaScript Prototype Inheritance: Understanding and Mastering
  Explore JavaScript's prototype inheritance, learn how objects inherit properties and methods, and understand prototype chaining with examples.
• JavaScript Built-in Constructors and Prototypes: Understanding and Extending
  Explore JavaScript's built-in constructors like Object, Array, Function, and Date, and learn how to extend their prototypes responsibly.
• Checking an Object's Prototype: Understanding instanceof and isPrototypeOf
  Learn how to verify prototype relationships in JavaScript using instanceof and isPrototypeOf. Understand their usage, limitations, and best practices for checking object prototypes.
• Modifying Prototypes in JavaScript
  Learn how to add or change properties and methods on prototypes to enhance object-oriented programming in JavaScript.
• Object.create() Method in JavaScript: A Deep Dive into Prototypal Inheritance
  Explore the Object.create() method in JavaScript to create objects with a specified prototype, understand its syntax, and learn how it compares to constructor functions and classes.
• Pitfalls of Prototypal Inheritance in JavaScript
  Explore the common pitfalls of prototypal inheritance in JavaScript and learn strategies to mitigate these issues for more robust and maintainable code.