Objects and Object Constructors: setPrototypeOf() not explained properly

[mahmoudmerghani]

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The lesson doesn't explain setPrototypeOf() thoroughly, it doesn't make it clear that Object.setPrototypeOf(Player.prototype, Person.prototype); is like Player.prototype.__proto__ = Person.prototype and the explanation of why Player.prototype = Person.prototype doesn't work is not clear

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Node / JS

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https://www.theodinproject.com/lessons/node-path-javascript-objects-and-object-constructors

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[KevinMulhern]

Thanks @mahmoudmerghani, do you have any suggestions on how we can make it clearer?

[mahmoudmerghani]

diagrams that show the object hierarchy would be helpful. and clarifying the distinction between an instance object prototype which is the constructor prototype property and the prototype of that same prototype. also the difference between the internal prototype of a constructor [[prototype]] and the property prototype.

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[CouchofTomato]

I'm happy to open this up to anyone who thinks they have a soution for it

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[dekr1sh]

@CouchofTomato I can take this up if no one's assigned

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This issue is stale because it has had no activity for the last 30 days.

[CouchofTomato]

Hey @dekr1sh

Apologies. I've had a few things on. Do you still want to work on this?

[dekr1sh]

@CouchofTomato I'd be happy to :)

[CouchofTomato]

@dekr1sh I've assigned it to you. Thanks :)