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JavaScript Object-Oriented JavaScript (2015) Prototypal Inheritance Prototypal Inheritance Review

Posted by ellie adam
ellie adam
26,377 Points

Q 2-5 What argument is missing?

Can't figure it out.

What argument is missing?



function Shape(sides) {
  this.sides = sides;
}

function Triangle() {
  Shape.call(, 3);
}

Triangle.prototype = Object.create(Shape.prototype);

1 Answer

Jason Anders
MOD
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,858 Points
Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,858 Points

Hey Ellie, The missing argument is "this" -- the why is a whole other story. Basically, you have the Shape constructor that takes one argument (sides), so when you 'call' the Shape in the Triangle function, you are using 'this' to tell Shape what arguments you are calling, (3).

I actually find this kind of confusing and am myself going over it again and again. If you want, Andrew talks a bit about it and why in the 3rd video starting at about 1:15.

Good luck. :) Jason

ellie adam
ellie adam
26,377 Points

Thanks Jason!