prototypal-inheritance

__proto__ VS. prototype in JavaScript

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This figure again shows that every object has a prototype. Constructor function Foo also has its own __proto__ which is Function.prototype, and which in turn also references via its __proto__ property again to the Object.prototype. Thus, repeat, Foo.prototype is just an explicit property of Foo which refers to the prototype of b and c objects. … Read more

What are the nuances of scope prototypal / prototypical inheritance in AngularJS?

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The API Reference Scope page says: A scope can inherit from a parent scope. The Developer Guide Scope page says: A scope (prototypically) inherits properties from its parent scope. So, does a child scope always prototypically inherit from its parent scope? Are there exceptions? When it does inherit, is it always normal JavaScript prototypal inheritance? … Read more