WinJS.Class.derive function

Creates a sub-class based on the specified baseClass parameter, using prototype inheritance.

Syntax

var object = WinJS.Class.derive(baseClass, constructor, instanceMembers, staticMembers);

Parameters

• baseClass
  Type: Object

  The type to inherit from.

• constructor
  Type: Function

  A constructor function that is used to instantiate this type.

• instanceMembers
  Type: Object

  The set of instance fields, properties, and methods to be made available on the type.

• staticMembers
  Type: Object

  The set of static fields, properties, and methods to be made available on the type.

Return value

Type: Object

The newly-defined type.

Remarks

For more information about prototypes and protype inheritance, see Prototypes and Prototype Inheritance.

Requirements

Minimum WinJS version	WinJS 1.0
Namespace	WinJS.Class