I would like to know if the module pattern or constructor/prototype pattern is more applicable to my work.

Basically I am using unobtrusive JavaScript code, and the HTML document has a reference to the .js file.

My understanding of the module pattern:

  • call an INIT method (which is basically a public method i can create and return using the module pattern)
  • In the INIT method, assign all click events, etc.

This sounds like the perfect pattern for my situation, as I don't need to create Objects, inheritance hierarchies, etc.

My understanding of the constructor/prototype pattern:

  • for creating objects
  • for using inheritance (i.e., subtypes of a supertype)

Am I correct, that for providing unobtrusive JavaScript code, the module pattern is ideal?

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