How can I extend an object with Javascript's prototype using variables in the declaration?

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I've tried searching for but perhaps I am describing it incorrectly since I'm not having any luck finding results.

I want to do this:

    XS.prototype.Abc=function $Def(a,c){ ... }

But I would like XS, ABC, and $Def to be variables ( dynamic)

For XS since this is in the global scope I think that I can use window[] like this:

var myindex = 'XS';
window[myindex].prototype.Abc=function $Def(a,c){ ... }

I read over What is the difference between call and apply? but I still can't figure out if it would be possible to use call or apply to do the other two as variables.

Well, Abc is easy: .prototype[Abc]. Please see the MDN documentation for more information. Regarding $Def, it's not possible (and the name of a function expression is only accessibly from within a function, so you might not even have to name the function). .call and .apply have nothing to do with that. — Felix Kling
– Felix Kling, Commented Dec 8, 2013 at 23:03

SLaks · Accepted Answer · 2013-12-08 23:02:34Z

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You can use [] notation on any object:

window[ctorName].prototype[methodName] = function() { };

However, AFAIK, there is no non-evil way to set a function's name dynamically.

answered Dec 8, 2013 at 23:02

SLaks

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