Modular Javascript – Javascript Tutorial on the Object Literal Pattern

This javascript tutorial covers the javascript object literal pattern for web developers. We’ll cover how to build a basic module in javascript.

The object literal pattern is also shown in this great e-book by Addy Osmani: http://addyosmani.com/resources/essentialjsdesignpatterns/book/#modulepatternjavascript

The simplest pattern for modular javascript is the object literal pattern – it adds all values and methods on a single object, thus encapsulating all of the module’s function into one object. The downside of this pattern, is it leaves all of the module’s data accessible.

Modular JS #2 – Object Literal Pattern pt 2:

Modular JS #3 – Revealing Module Pattern:

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