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JavaScript Object Methods
Example
The this Keyword
In a function definition, this
refers to the "owner" of the function.
In the example above, this
is the person object that "owns" the fullName function.
In other words, this.firstName means the firstName property of this object.
Read more about the this keyword at JS this Keyword.
Slide 2
JavaScript Methods
JavaScript methods are actions that can be performed on objects.
A JavaScript method is a property containing a function definition.
Property | Value |
---|---|
firstName | John |
lastName | Doe |
age | 50 |
eyeColor | blue |
fullName | function() {return this.firstName + " " + this.lastName;} |
Methods are functions stored as object properties.