JavaScript Inheritance - Beyond the Basics

Explore advanced JavaScript inheritance concepts in this 28-minute JSConf talk by Axel Rauschmayer. Delve beyond the basics to understand the intricacies of constructor inheritance versus instance inheritance, the purpose of the `constructor` property, and the inner workings of the `instanceof` operator. Learn how to reference super-properties in JavaScript, examine the `__proto__` property and its future prospects, and discuss the potential for classes in JavaScript and their implementation. Discover techniques for implementing types using objects instead of constructor functions. Gain insights into complex inheritance patterns and enhance your JavaScript programming skills with this in-depth presentation. Access accompanying slides for additional reference and visual aids to reinforce key concepts.

Axel Rauschmayer: JavaScript inheritance: beyond the basics