JS: Reflect
New in JS2015.
What is the Keyword “Reflect”
Reflect
is the value of the property key "Reflect"
of the Global Object
.
globalThis["Reflect"] === Reflect
Type
typeof Reflect === "object"
Parent
Parent of Reflect
is Object.prototype.
Reflect.getPrototypeOf(Reflect) === Object.prototype
Purpose
The Reflect
object is used as namespace
for functions related to JavaScript the language.
Reflect
's methods typically:
- Provides a function form of operators. e.g.
Reflect.get(obj, key)
is the same asobj[key]
- Provide a more strict or improved version of existing methods. e.g.
Reflect.getPrototypeOf(obj)
is same asObject.getPrototypeOf(obj)
, but throw error if obj is not a object type.
Properties
- ownKeys
〔see Reflect.enumerate〕enumerate