Explanation please

[gizzmo]

Hi

Can someone explain the difference in code:


MyObject = function() {
function private() {
alert("private");
}
};

MyObject.prototype = {
public : function() {
private();
}
}
and...


MyObject = function() {
function private() {
alert("private");
};

this.public = function() {
private();
};
};

Thanks

[SeaSharp]

In the first example, public method "public()" cannot access the private method according to the test code I just ran.

[gizzmo]

Yeah I know. but I want an explanation why. I don't understand why the public function cannot reach the private in the first example.

[harley.333]

A third option is:


MyObject = function() {
function private() {
alert("private");
}
};

MyObject.prototype.public = function() {
private();
};


Perhaps that gives you a hint as to why Option #1 doesn't work.