If you've used a more traditional object-oriented language, such as C++ or Java, JavaScript probably doesn't seem object-oriented at all. It has no concept of classes, and you don't even need to define any objects in order to write code. But don't be fooled--JavaScript is an incredibly powerful and expressive object-oriented language that puts many design decisions right into your hands.

In The Principles of Object-Oriented JavaScript, Nicholas C. Zakas thoroughly explores JavaScript's object-oriented nature, revealing the language's unique implementation of inheritance and other key characteristics. You'll learn:
-The difference between primitive and reference values
-What makes JavaScript functions so unique
-The various ways to create objects
-How to define your own constructors
-How to work with and understand prototypes
-Inheritance patterns for types and objects

The Principles of Object-Oriented JavaScript will leave even experienced developers with a deeper understanding of JavaScript. Unlock the secrets behind how objects work in JavaScript so you can write clearer, more flexible, and more efficient code.

Author: Nicholas C. Zakas
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: No Starch Press
Published: 02/23/2014
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 9.19h x 7.11w x 0.29d
ISBN: 9781593275402

About the Author
Nicholas C. Zakas is a software engineer at Box and is known for writing on and speaking about the latest in JavaScript best practices. He honed his experience during his five years at Yahoo!, where he was principal front-end engineer for the Yahoo! home page. He is the author of several books, including Maintainable JavaScript (O'Reilly Media, 2012) and Professional JavaScript for Web Developers (Wrox, 2012).