16 Questions
What determines whether a value is assigned or passed as a reference in JavaScript?
The type of value
What is the difference between anonymous and named function expressions in JavaScript?
Anonymous functions are named by JS through a process of name inference, while named functions are explicitly associated with an identifier at compile time.
Which of the following is NOT a function definition form in JavaScript?
Class literals
What is the main difference between arrow functions and regular functions in JavaScript?
Arrow functions are syntactically anonymous, while regular functions are not.
What kind of comparison do conditional expressions in JavaScript perform?
Coercion-oriented comparisons
What does the if statement do before making a comparison in JavaScript?
Coerce the value to boolean
What is the default behavior of functions in JavaScript with respect to the prototype object?
Functions reference an empty object at a property named prototype, which serves as the prototype object to link to when other objects are created by calling the function with new.
What is the recommended way to implement class-oriented design pattern in JavaScript?
Using ES6's class mechanism
What determines whether a value is assigned as a reference or a value copy?
The data type of the value
When are anonymous function expressions named by JavaScript?
When the function expression is assigned with =
What is the difference between anonymous and named function expressions in JavaScript?
Anonymous functions are inferred by JavaScript, while named functions are explicitly associated with an identifier at compile time
Which of the following is NOT a function definition form in JavaScript?
Class declarations
What is the purpose of arrow functions in JavaScript?
To provide a more concise syntax for writing function expressions
What kind of comparisons do conditional expressions in JavaScript perform?
Coercion-oriented comparisons
What is the behavior of the if statement in JavaScript?
It performs a coercion from whatever type the value is to boolean before making the comparison
What is the recommended approach for creating class-like structures in modern JavaScript?
Using ES6's class mechanism
Study Notes
Exploring Further: Values vs. References, Function Forms, Coercive Conditional Comparison, and Prototypal "Classes"
- In JavaScript, the decision to assign/pass a value as a reference or as the value itself is entirely determined by the kind of value.
- Primitive values (strings, numbers, booleans, etc.) are always assigned/passed as value copies, while object values (arrays, objects, functions) are held/assigned by reference.
- Anonymous function expressions are named by JS through a process of name inference, but this only happens in limited cases such as when the function expression is assigned with =.
- Named function expressions are explicitly associated with an identifier at compile time, and the identifier takes precedence when assigning a name for the name property.
- There are many function definition forms in JS, including function declarations, function expressions, arrow functions, class methods, and object literal methods.
- Arrow functions are syntactically anonymous and not recommended for frequent use, as they have a specific purpose and should be used appropriately.
- Conditional expressions in JS perform coercion-oriented comparisons, meaning that they perform an implicit value comparison that can involve coercion from one type to another.
- The if statement performs a coercion from whatever type the value is to boolean before making the comparison.
- Prototypal classes are a predecessor to the ES6 class system, and involve linking objects through a prototype chain.
- The Object.create() method can be used to link objects through a prototype chain, and delegation behavior is labeled as "inheritance".
- Functions by default reference an empty object at a property named prototype, which serves as the prototype object to link to when other objects are created by calling the function with new.
- The "prototypal class" pattern is now discouraged in favor of using ES6's class mechanism, which fits the class-oriented design pattern more cleanly.
Test your knowledge of JavaScript concepts with this quiz on values vs. references, function forms, coercive conditional comparison, and prototypal "classes". Learn about the different ways to assign values, the various function definition forms, and the nuances of comparison operations in JS. See how prototypal classes work and how they differ from the ES6 class mechanism. Challenge yourself with this quiz and solidify your understanding of these important topics in JavaScript.
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