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JavaScript Object-Oriented JavaScript Getters and Setters Getters

Jesse Dispoto
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What would happen if I created the "activity" method without the keyword "get"?

Is the get keyword only used when creating dynamically changes methods within an object? Kinda confused about "get"

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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Leaving off the "get" changes the access syntax. With an ordinary method, you must put parentheses after the name to invoke the method ("instance.activity()"). But with "get" you create a dynamic property that is accessed just by name ("instance.activity").

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,268 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,268 Points

It looks like you asked that question separately, take a look at my answer over there.

And if this question has been answered, you can mark it solved by choosing a "best answer'.
Happy coding!