Javascript/Prototype
Javascript / Topic

Prototype

Understand JavaScript's prototype-based inheritance, the prototype chain, and how objects inherit properties and methods.

Difficulty

Advanced

Read time

18 min

Format

Concept + Code

Focus

Interview ready
Concepts
Prototype
Inheritance
Objects

01 / Foundation

Understand the concept

Every JavaScript object has an internal link to another object called its prototype. This forms the prototype chain, allowing objects to inherit properties and methods.

Understanding prototypes is essential for mastering inheritance, classes, object creation, and many advanced interview questions.

02 / Implementation

Prototype Example

prototype.js
function Person(name) {
  this.name = name;
}

Person.prototype.greet = function () {
  console.log(`Hello, I'm ${this.name}`);
};

const john = new Person("John");

john.greet();

04 / Interview

Test your understanding