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JavaScript Object-Oriented JavaScript: Challenge Rendering the Game Getter Methods Solution

Alexandra Lukinicheva
Alexandra Lukinicheva
7,901 Points
Posted by Alexandra Lukinicheva
Alexandra Lukinicheva
7,901 Points

Does it matter where we place getter methods within the class?

I've noticed that in Game.js, we placed get activePlayer() method before createPlayers() method. Does it matter if it's placed before or after? And if so, why?

class Game{ constructor(){ this.board = new Board(); this.players = this.createPlayers(); this.ready = false; }

get activePlayer(){
    return this.players.find(player => player.active);
}

createPlayers(){
    const players = [new Player("Player 1", 1, "#e15258",1,true),
                    new Player("Player 2", 2, "#e59a13",1)];
    return players;
}
startGame(){

}

}

1 Answer

Sean Paulson
Sean Paulson
6,668 Points
Sean Paulson
Sean Paulson
6,668 Points

I don't believe it matters as long as you are using function declarations and not function expressions in your class. (google function hoisting in javascript)

Generally though I see the getters and setters written at the top under the constructor method.