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6/19/2026
Constructor in JavaScript

Constructor in JavaScript

Short summary

JavaScript constructors are special functions that create and initialize objects using the `new` keyword, providing a reusable blueprint for multiple objects with similar properties. The tutorial covers constructor syntax, how `this` references the current object, adding methods, and the four-step process of the `new` keyword. It also compares constructors with object literals and factory functions, plus built-in constructors like String, Number, Array, and Date.

  • Constructor functions create reusable blueprints for objects using the `new` keyword
  • The `this` keyword inside a constructor refers to the object being created
  • Constructors can include both properties and methods; compare to object literals and factory functions

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