Classes & Objects
JavaScript syntax guide
Object-oriented programming with classes in JavaScript
Classes & Objects
Object-oriented programming with classes in JavaScript
// Class declaration
class Person {
constructor(name, age) {
this.name = name;
this.age = age;
}
// Instance method
greet() {
return `Hello, I'm ${this.name}`;
}
// Getter
get isAdult() {
return this.age >= 18;
}
// Setter
set age(newAge) {
if (newAge >= 0) {
this.age = newAge;
}
}
// Static method
static createAnonymous() {
return new Person('Anonymous', 0);
}
}
// Inheritance
class Employee extends Person {
constructor(name, age, jobTitle) {
super(name, age);
this.jobTitle = jobTitle;
}
work() {
return `${this.name} is working as ${this.jobTitle}`;
}
}
// Usage
const person = new Person('John', 25);
const employee = new Employee('Jane', 30, 'Developer');
Explanation
Common Use Cases
- Data modeling
- Creating reusable objects
- Implementing complex behavior
- Organizing code
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Master Classes & Objects in JavaScript
Understanding classes & objects is fundamental to writing clean and efficient JavaScript code. This comprehensive guide provides you with practical examples and detailed explanations to help you master this important concept.
Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or an experienced developer looking to refresh your knowledge, our examples cover real-world scenarios and best practices for using classes & objects effectively in your JavaScript projects.
Key Takeaways
- Data modeling
- Creating reusable objects
- Implementing complex behavior