What advantage does this pattern provide over constructor functions?
const proto = {
init(name) {
this.name = name;
return this;
}
};
const john = Object.create(proto).init('John');
const jane = Object.create(proto).init('Jane');
This pattern (sometimes called OLOO) provides advantages over constructor functions: 1) No 'new' keyword required, eliminating potential errors from forgetting it, 2) Supports method chaining through 'return this', 3) More explicitly shows the prototype relationship, 4) Avoids confusion with function vs constructor roles, 5) Creates a cleaner mental model of objects linking to objects, 6) Removes the awkward dual-purpose nature of constructor functions. This approach is advocated by some JavaScript experts as being more aligned with JavaScript's prototype-based nature.