README.md

Prototype Pattern

The Prototype pattern is used to create objects based on a template of an existing object through cloning. It's useful for defining methods and properties that should be shared across all instances of a particular type, promoting efficient memory usage and consistent behavior.

Example

// Define a constructor function
function Person(name, age) {
  this.name = name;
  this.age = age;
}

// Add a method to the prototype
Person.prototype.greet = function () {
  console.log(`Hello, my name is ${this.name} and I am ${this.age} years old.`);
};

// Create instances
const person1 = new Person("Alice", 30);
const person2 = new Person("Bob", 25);

Explaining the code

1. Constructor Function:

   • The Person function is a constructor that initializes new objects with name and age properties.

2. Prototype Method:

   • The greet method is added to the Person.prototype. This means that all instances of Person will share this method, rather than each instance having its own copy. This promotes memory efficiency.

3. Instance Creation:

   • Two instances of Person are created using the new keyword. person1 and person2 are objects with their own name and age properties.

Usage

person1.greet(); // Output: Hello, my name is Alice and I am 30 years old.
person2.greet(); // Output: Hello, my name is Bob and I am 25 years old.

• The greet method is called on each instance, demonstrating that each instance can access the shared method and use its own properties.

Summary

The Prototype pattern is particularly useful in scenarios where object creation is resource-intensive or when you need to ensure uniform behavior across multiple instances.