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# [What is prototype and prototype chaining in JavaScript?](https://ravikntkr.hashnode.dev/what-is-prototype-and-prototype-chaining-in-javascript?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A prototype is an object associated with every function and object by default in JavaScript

Jan 9, 2023 · 2 min read · ravikntkr.hashnode.dev  
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[Shubham Kumar](https://hashnode.com/@Shubhamchoudhary)

[Jan 11, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-prototype-and-prototype-chaining-in-javascript/63bc3866046582ae8ff3ddd8/comment/63beb80064b58cf74b938f52)

Awesome 👍💕