JavaScript Constructors

Common patterns

I mainly use two types of constructors:

• literal
• custom constructor functions

These can take many forms. You can find the ones I care to mention below.

Literal Constructor (broken up)

I am not in a hurry option.

Literal Constructor (in one statement)

I need a break soon option.

Custom Constructor Functions (standard)

Old school JavaScript option.

Custom Constructor Functions (using an extra reference)

Fancy developers choice. I don’t mind using extra complexity (anonymous function) and resources (extra reference) for apparently no reason.

Custom Constructor Functions (returning a new object)

Another level of fanciness when you don’t like using the default this object.

Custom Constructor Functions (returning a new object abbreviated)

Previous one abbreviated.

References: JavaScript Patterns by Stoyan Stefanou.