Object-Oriented JavaScript in Practice

Build Scalable and Maintainable Applications Using OOP Principles in Modern JavaScript

Master object-oriented programming in JavaScript with practical projects, ES6 classes, inheritance, and design patterns for scalable web applications.

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Category: JavaScript

Pages: 502

Language: English

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DSIN: SHO97UPLYCO7

About This Book

### Transform Your JavaScript Skills with Professional Object-Oriented Programming Techniques **Object-Oriented JavaScript in Practice** is the definitive guide for developers who want to elevate their JavaScript programming skills from basic scripting to professional application development. This comprehensive resource teaches you how to harness the power of object-oriented programming principles within JavaScript's unique ecosystem, enabling you to build scalable, maintainable, and robust web applications. ### Why This Book Is Essential for Modern JavaScript Development JavaScript's evolution from a simple client-side scripting language to the foundation of modern web development has created new challenges and opportunities. While JavaScript's flexibility allows multiple approaches to solving problems, this freedom often leads to inconsistent and difficult-to-maintain codebases. This book provides the structured approach you need to write professional-grade JavaScript code that follows industry best practices. ### Comprehensive Coverage from Fundamentals to Advanced Concepts Starting with JavaScript's unique object model and prototype system, you'll master both traditional constructor functions and modern ES6 classes. The book covers essential OOP concepts including inheritance, encapsulation, abstraction, and polymorphism, all specifically adapted for JavaScript's distinctive features and capabilities. ### Three Real-World Projects for Practical Application Theory comes to life through three carefully designed projects: a task management application, an interactive quiz system, and a role-playing game character system. These projects demonstrate how object-oriented principles solve common JavaScript development challenges while providing hands-on experience with professional development practices. ### Advanced Topics and Industry Best Practices Beyond the fundamentals, you'll explore advanced topics including design patterns, composition versus inheritance, static methods and properties, and modern JavaScript OOP best practices. The book includes comprehensive appendices with terminology guides, syntax comparisons, and practice challenges to reinforce your learning. ### Perfect for Professional Development Whether you're transitioning from other programming languages or looking to advance your existing JavaScript skills, this book provides the knowledge and confidence to architect JavaScript applications that scale with your needs and stand the test of time.

Quick Overview

Master object-oriented programming in JavaScript with practical projects, ES6 classes, inheritance, and design patterns for scalable web applications.

Key Topics Covered

  • JavaScript objects and prototypes
  • ES6 classes and inheritance
  • Constructor functions and this binding
  • Static methods and properties
  • Getters and setters implementation
  • Encapsulation and data privacy
  • Polymorphism and method overriding
  • Composition versus inheritance patterns
  • Design patterns in JavaScript
  • Object.create() method
  • Task management application development
  • Interactive quiz system creation
  • RPG character system implementation
  • JavaScript OOP best practices
  • Code organization and architecture

Who Should Read This Book

Intermediate JavaScript developers, Web developers transitioning to OOP, Software developers from other languages learning JavaScript, Frontend developers seeking to improve code architecture, Full-stack developers wanting to master JavaScript OOP, Computer science students studying object-oriented programming, Developers working on large JavaScript applications, Programmers preparing for technical interviews

Prerequisites

Basic JavaScript knowledge, Understanding of functions and variables, Familiarity with HTML and CSS fundamentals, Experience with JavaScript debugging tools, Basic understanding of web development concepts

Table of Contents

| Chapter | Title | Page | | ------- | -------------------------------------------- | ---- | | Intro | Introduction | 7 | | 1 | Objects in JavaScript | 20 | | 2 | Introduction to Prototypes | 41 | | 3 | Constructor Functions (Pre-ES6 OOP) | 56 | | 4 | Working with ES6 Classes | 75 | | 5 | Class Inheritance with extends | 113 | | 6 | Static Methods and Properties | 134 | | 7 | Getters and Setters | 161 | | 8 | Encapsulation and Abstraction | 177 | | 9 | Polymorphism and Overriding Methods | 202 | | 10 | Composition vs Inheritance | 228 | | 11 | Project 1 – A Task Management App | 250 | | 12 | Project 2 – A Quiz App | 278 | | 13 | Project 3 – A Simple RPG Character System | 305 | | 14 | Working with Object.create() | 324 | | 15 | Design Patterns in OOP JavaScript | 344 | | 16 | OOP Best Practices in JavaScript | 382 | | App | OOP Terminology Cheat Sheet | 407 | | App | ES6 Class vs Constructor Function Comparison | 427 | | App | Practice Challenges and Solutions | 446 | | App | Glossary of Key OOP Terms | 480 |

About This Publication

**Object-Oriented JavaScript in Practice** is designed to bridge the gap between understanding JavaScript syntax and writing professional-grade JavaScript applications. This comprehensive guide takes you on a progressive journey through the world of object-oriented programming in JavaScript, from fundamental concepts to advanced implementation techniques. You'll begin by exploring JavaScript's unique object model and prototype system, understanding how they differ from traditional class-based languages. The book then guides you through both pre-ES6 constructor functions and modern ES6 classes, ensuring you can work with both legacy and contemporary JavaScript codebases. Through detailed explanations, practical examples, and three hands-on projects, you'll learn to implement the four pillars of object-oriented programming—encapsulation, inheritance, abstraction, and polymorphism—within JavaScript's distinctive environment. The book emphasizes practical application, showing you how to make informed architectural decisions that result in maintainable and scalable JavaScript applications. By the end of this book, you'll possess the skills to design robust JavaScript applications using proven OOP principles, understand when to apply different design patterns, and write code that other developers can easily understand and extend.

Book Details

Format
PDF
File Size
3.2 MB
Chapters
16
Code Examples
99
Exercises
99
Difficulty Level
beginner
Reading Time
28-32

Special Features

• Progressive learning structure from basics to advanced concepts • Three comprehensive hands-on projects with complete source code • Detailed comparison between ES6 classes and constructor functions • Real-world examples demonstrating practical OOP implementation • Comprehensive appendices with terminology guides and reference materials • Practice challenges with detailed solutions for skill reinforcement • Industry best practices for professional JavaScript development • Code examples compatible with modern JavaScript environments • Clear explanations of complex concepts with visual diagrams • Quick reference guides for immediate lookup during development

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