Object Based language doesnt use Inheritance

[evergreean43]

I read this about what JavaScript is: faq216-6094

I also assume when you say JavaScriopt is object based it uses object oriented syntax for reference to objects but is not a fully object oriented language because you cant use Inheritance in JavaScript?

Please advise.

 

[BillyRayPreachersSon]

While JS doesn't give full-blown multiple inheritance like some other OO languages do, you can still emulate inheritance. Some JS libraries such as the Prototype library (not to be confused with the "prototype" collection) will make this easier with its Extend syntax.

Hope this helps,
Dan



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[evergreean43]

Thanks,

If it can handle single Inheritance (similiar to Java)
then I can assume JavaScript is an Object Oriented Language and not just an Object based language?

 

[Diancecht]

Don't forget it's a scripting language, but there are ways to handle it.

A google search on object oriented javascript can give you links like this:

http://www.kevlindev.com/tutorials/javascript/inheritance/

Anyway, IMHO, I'd not consider Javascript as an OO language.

Cheers,
Dian