For my latest project, I am utilizing Knockout.js to create a dynamic client application with numerous knockout.js ViewModels. During development, I came across two distinct methods of creating these ViewModels. First method:
function AppViewModel() {
this.firstName = ko.observable("Bert");
this.lastName = ko.observable("Bertington");}
Second method:
var appViewModel = {
this.firstName = ko.observable("Bert"),
this.lastName = ko.observable("Bertington")};
I'm curious if there are any significant differences between these two approaches for declaring ViewModels. The examples on the official Knockout.js page utilize the first method, while third party frameworks such as Knockout-validations.js use the second method. Which one should I go with? Are there specific advantages to using one over the other?
After some testing, I discovered that opting for the first method prevents me from efficiently implementing the Knockout-validations.js framework. This has left me feeling quite perplexed. Any insights or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.