Do you know how it works? — JavaScript Constructor Functions
TL;DR: Constructor functions in JavaScript are another way to create reusable object templates, much like factory functions. They use the new keyword and this to construct and return a new object automatically — no need for an explicit return. They help eliminate code duplication and improve consistency in your codebase. In this post, we revisit the pet shop example and compare constructor functions to factory functions to understand when and why to use them.
TL;DR:
Constructor functions in JavaScript are another way to create reusable object templates, much like factory functions. They use thenewkeyword andthisto construct and return a new object automatically — no need for an explicitreturn. They help eliminate code duplication and improve consistency in your codebase. In this post, we revisit the pet shop example and compare constructor functions to factory functions to understand when and why to use them.
