Ask HN: How should you actually do objects in Javascript?

4 points by zjmichen 13y ago ↗ HN

Are there any really good articles or examples about the best way(s) to create and use objects in Javascript?

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The best way is to add functions to the prototype. Also, here's a good article: http://www.phpied.com/3-ways-to-define-a-javascript-class/

ulisesrmzroche 13y ago ↗

There's a lot of special rules here, though. "Effective Javascript", in the the objects chapter is the best guide I've read to understanding JS objects. A quick tip is to implement lightweight dictionaries as literal objects to avoid prototype pollution.