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JavaScript Object-Oriented JavaScript (2015) Constructor Functions and Prototypes Create a Constructor

Harper Frankstone
Harper Frankstone
5,156 Points
Posted by Harper Frankstone
Harper Frankstone
5,156 Points

A new instance of a constructor function

I'm sure this is a simple fix, and I'm aggravated that it is escaping me right now. Thanks for any help!

monster.js 
function Monster (name) {
    var name = name;
}

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,644 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,644 Points

You won't need var when assigning a property.

But you will need to prefix the property name with "this."