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JavaScript

Posted by brandonlind2
brandonlind2
7,823 Points

Do all objects in javascript have a prototype?

I was told all objects need a prototype in js, however wouldnt the code below create an object without a prototype?

var obj=Object.create(null);

Do all objects have a prototype and null simply means it has no user created prototype? is there some native object that would still be its prototype?

1 Answer

Chyno Deluxe
Chyno Deluxe
16,936 Points

I'm not sure I completely understand your example but here is excerpt from w3Schools

Every JavaScript object has a prototype. The prototype is also an object.
All JavaScript objects inherit their properties and methods from their prototype.

I suggest you read through the link above to get a better understanding of Objects and prototype properties.

brandonlind2
brandonlind2
7,823 Points

Thanks man that's what I was looking for

brandonlind2
brandonlind2
7,823 Points

Thanks man that's what I was looking for