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JavaScript

Posted by Unsubscribed User
Unsubscribed User
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Assigning value to the method?

Hello, I bumped on this code syntax in JavaScript:

object.method = function() {...}

What has happened here to the original method and what we have done? Also what would happen if this method is fired on some event type - for example on DOMContentLoaded? The assigned function would be runned then also?

1 Answer

KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,974 Points
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,974 Points

If it exists the method is reassigned. If it doesn't exist the method is created. I created a workspace to demonstrate. Enter node app.js to run.

treehouse:~/workspace$ node app.js                                                                
Testing 1 2 3                                                                                     
I have a Ford                                                                                     
Testing 1 2 3                                                                                     
My name is Ford                                                                                   
A string