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Defining a Method

Explore how to define methods in JavaScript classes to encapsulate behavior and state changes. Understand the syntax for methods without the function keyword, how to use parameters, and the importance of using 'this' for instance method access. This lesson helps you write effective class methods and avoid common pitfalls.

Methods are an integral part of classes. They exhibit behavior and are often used to perform some action, or possibly to effect state change.

Syntax

To define a method, place the function body within the {} of the class definition—but without the function keyword.

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Example

Let’s rewrite the Car class, ...