Chapter 8. Objects in JavaScript

After reading this chapter, you'll be able to

  • Understand objects in JavaScript, including object properties, object methods, and classes.

  • Create objects.

  • Define properties for objects using classes.

  • Understand arrays in JavaScript.

  • Use several array methods.

  • Understand the Date object in JavaScript.

  • Use the Date object to display the current date on a Web page.

Object-Oriented Development

For those who are new to object-oriented programming concepts or may need a bit of a refresher, read on. If you're already comfortable with object-oriented programming, skip ahead to the section called Creating Objects.

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