Understanding Constructors

Welcome aboard the OOP spaceship! Today, we will delve into constructors within JavaScript classes, which are pivotal for creating and initializing objects. Imagine a constructor as a recipe, defining the necessary ingredients for each object, just as for each cookie.

Constructors are unique methods within JavaScript classes, automatically called when creating a new object. Much like a recipe for a cake, constructors lay out the ingredients for our objects.

If we fail to define a constructor, JavaScript provides a default one. It's emblematic of a blank recipe card waiting for your custom creation!

Constructors in JavaScript

Constructors are defined using the keyword constructor inside a class. They may accept parameters that help initialize object attributes. This is akin to a recipe specifying which ingredients are needed and the quantity of each. Here's an example of a constructor within a class:

Our Car class constructor accepts three parameters. Each time we create a new Car object, we supply these attributes.

Creating Objects Using Constructors

Now, let's create our first Car object using the keyword:

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