When it comes to using Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in JavaScript, I often find myself not utilizing it much. For instance, instead of defining a constructor function and setting up prototypes like this:
function Person(name){
return this.name = name;
}
Person.prototype.dateOfBirth = function(){
//some stuff here
}
var John = new Person('John');
console.log(John.dateOfBirth);
I sometimes prefer to group my methods using object literals, as shown below:
var John = {
name:'John',
dateOfBirth: function(){
// return etc
}
}
John.dateOfBirth();
This could be because JavaScript is primarily a client-side language, making OOP seem redundant at times. Have you had different experiences with OOP in JavaScript? Share your thoughts on prototypical inheritance, advanced objects, and any practical use cases you've encountered.