JavaScript is one of the most popular languages used by programmers all around the world. In this course, you'll be introduced to the Object-Oriented Paradigm of JavaScript. The course will discuss OOP in both, ES5 and ES6 versions of JavaScript. It begins with a basic introduction to what Object-Oriented programming is, followed by its comparison to other languages. It then introduces the new  OOP features available in ES6 version and compares it to the ES5 version. The course then discusses objects in JavaScript followed by the use of function as objects in OOP. It goes over the interesting concepts of prototype objects, data encapsulation, and classes. It then delves into the more complex concepts of inheritance in both the versions, including prototypal inheritance, prototype chaining, method overriding and mixins. The course is filled with interesting illustrations to help in your understanding of the concepts as well as numerous quizzes and exercises to help you practice.

Learn Object-Oriented Programming in JavaScript

# Defining Methods in a Class
In the [previous](https://www.educative.io/collection/page/5429798910296064/5907042445295616/6043480805605376) lesson, the `employee` class `constructor` encapsulated all the properties and methods. However, methods can also be defined outside the `constructor` in a class.


Whenever a method is declared inside a class, it gets defined on the **prototype** of that class. Hence, whenever an object instance accesses it, it gets taken from the respective class's *prototype*.

Let's take a look at how that is done.

## Example

The following example demonstrates how to define methods outside of the `constructor` in a class:

This lesson teaches how to define methods inside a class and also explains the use of get/set methods in classes.

Introduction

Objects in JavaScript

Functions as Objects

Classes

Inheritance

Class Methods

Defining Methods in a Class