𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭-𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐯𝐚 𝐨𝐫 𝐂++. But when they start using JavaScript, things suddenly feel different. Why? Because JavaScript does not follow traditional class-based OOP like Java or C++. Instead, it uses a prototype-based inheritance model. In this video, I explain: • Why JavaScript OOP is different • Prototype vs Class concept • How JavaScript actually creates objects behind the scenes • Why many developers get confused with JavaScript OOP If you want to become a better JavaScript / Full Stack developer, understanding this concept is very important. 🎥 Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/dyNPYRMu What confused you the most when learning JavaScript OOP? #javascript #oop #javascriptdeveloper #webdevelopment #programming #softwaredeveloper #nodejs #reactjs #coding #learnjavascript #frontenddevelopment #developercommunity
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🚀 Prototypes in JavaScript — The Backbone of Inheritance JavaScript doesn’t use traditional class-based inheritance (like Java/C++). Instead, it uses Prototypal Inheritance. 👉 Every object in JavaScript has a hidden property called [[Prototype]] 👉 It points to another object, acting as a parent/blueprint 💡 When you try to access a property or method: If it’s not found in the object, JavaScript looks up the prototype chain. Understanding this concept makes you stronger in JavaScript fundamentals and helps in interviews 💯 #JavaScript #WebDevelopment #FrontendDevelopment #Programming #Coding
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