Constructors, Prototypes and this

JavaScript Fundamentals

Objectives

• explain the four principles of the 'this' keyword and demonstrate each explanation with an example of their uses
• describe, and use prototypes, constructor functions the new keyword, and pseudo-classical inheritance to build objects

Introduction

In order to complete these tasks you will need your newly aquired knowledge of constructor functions, prototypes, and the this keyword.

Instructions

Task 1 - Set up Project

1. Fork repo
2. Clone your fork (not Lambda's repo by mistake!).
3. cd into your newly cloned repository.
4. Create a new branch by typing git checkout -b <firstName-lastName>.
5. Install dependencies by typing npm install.
6. Run tests by typing npm run test:watch.
7. Work on your branch, push commits and create PR as usual.
8. Make sure to commit often!!

Task 2 - MVP

Find the file index.js and complete tasks 1, 2 and 3 until all of your tests pass. There is an additional task 4 which requires written explanations and has no tests.

If you run into trouble while coding, fight the good fight for 20 minutes and then get on the help channel. Remember to formulate your help request in a professional manner - like you would at the job - by including error messages, screenshots, and any other pertinent information about the problem, as well as what things you have attempted already while trying to solve it.

Task 3 - Stretch

There are stretch goals found throughout index.js. Do not start work on these until you have finished MVP.

Submission format

Please see canvas for cohort specific submission instructions