What is the difference between `Object.getPrototypeOf(obj)` and `obj.__proto__`?

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What is the difference between `Object.getPrototypeOf(obj)` and `obj.__proto__`?

Key points

  • Object.getPrototypeOf() is the standard way to access an object's prototype
  • obj.__proto__ is deprecated and should not be used in production code
  • Using Object.getPrototypeOf() ensures consistency and reliability in your code

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