javascript inheritance - from abstract idea to actual code

Question

i know how to inherit in c++, vb(6-shame on me), and php

I saw many examples and tutorials about it regarding javascript. but no simple explanation about it. What i need is an starting point that will leave me with the need to learn "just" the syntax and usage.

hope i am clear enough. thanks

Answer 1

http://www.crockford.com/javascript/inheritance.html

check that out. Note prototypal inheritance is nothing like classical inheritance.

Answer 2

Crockford is the king - so I highly recommend reading the link provided by @hvgotcodes

Since you asked for practical implementation, I wrote up an example a while back showcasing the practical application of the OO paradigm in JS -

http://tikkunology.blogspot.com/2010/02/practical-object-oriented-javascript.html

Hopefully it'll help