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JavaScript Practice Object Interaction Checking Out and Returning a Book Explanation: A Better Way With Setters Methods

Posted by Jonathan Guerrero
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Jonathan Guerrero
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When should you use a setter and when should you use a method?

When should you use a setter and when should you use a method?

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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A setter actually is a method, but the syntax when using it makes it seem like a property. So a good choice for a setter is when you will be doing things with it similar to how you would use a property.

Jonathan Guerrero
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Jonathan Guerrero
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thank you