What is the difference between the [[Prototype]] internal slot and the prototype property on a function?

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What is the difference between the [[Prototype]] internal slot and the prototype property on a function?

Key points

  • [[Prototype]] is the internal link to an object's prototype
  • Function.prototype is assigned as [[Prototype]] for instances created by that constructor
  • Understanding this difference is essential for grasping JavaScript inheritance

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