Object or function in module pattern OO JS?

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Recently started writing modularised js and I'm starting to notice the numerous ways one can write them.

I know the core principles of when to use an object literal or function but whats the beneficiaries of writing a module as an object literal or function on a larger scale development? Portability, flexibilty, maintainability?

var filterOverlays = { ..code .. };

var filterOverlays = function() { ..code ..}

Call in another page:

$(document).ready(filterOverlays.init);

filterOverlays();

Imo it comes down to preference.

Alex Wolf
– Alex Wolf

2014-02-28 13:16:07 +00:00
Commented Feb 28, 2014 at 13:16 — Alex Wolf
– Alex Wolf, Commented Feb 28, 2014 at 13:16

harun · Accepted Answer · 2014-02-28 13:23:48Z

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It might worth reading about Javascript AMD leaning towards functions. It can provide useful input for your decision.

https://github.com/amdjs/amdjs-api/wiki/AMD

http://requirejs.org/docs/whyamd.html

answered Feb 28, 2014 at 13:23

harun

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