Perl has a prototype library embedded in its software that allows for efficient code development and execution. This library streamlines the process of creating, testing, and refining code prototypes, which saves both time and money in software development projects.
This library provides functions and classes that effectively change the basic syntax of the JavaScript code you write. One common function is $(element), which takes an element or element list and uses document.getElementbyId to get all string elements. This saves you time and effort when developing web applications.
Another useful function is Class, which uses function references to create namespace-like class structures in JavaScript. Additionally, Object.extend provides simple inheritance for JavaScript by setting all properties of the child in the parent.
Function.bind allows function references to be full object method references through the use of extend and apply. Try.these provides simple try/catch functionality for a list of functions, returning the return value of the first that doesn't throw an exception.
Array.push implements push for arrays and returns the number of elements in the result. Lastly, Function.apply allows you to call a function on a given object using eval(). If you're looking for a solid prototype library, HTML::Prototype::Js is an excellent choice.
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