The static Reflect
.getPrototypeOf()
method is the same method as Object.getPrototypeOf()
. It returns the prototype (i.e. the value of the internal [[Prototype]]
property) of the specified object.
Syntax
Reflect.getPrototypeOf(target)
Parameters
target
- The target object of which to get the prototype.
Return value
The prototype of the given object. If there are no inherited properties, null
is returned.
Exceptions
A TypeError
, if target
is not an Object
.
Description
The Reflect.getPrototypeOf
method returns the prototype (i.e. the value of the internal [[Prototype]]
property) of the specified object.
Examples
Using Reflect.getPrototypeOf()
Reflect.getPrototypeOf({}); // Object.prototype Reflect.getPrototypeOf(Object.prototype); // null Reflect.getPrototypeOf(Object.create(null)); // null
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
ECMAScript 2015 (6th Edition, ECMA-262) The definition of 'Reflect.getPrototypeOf' in that specification. |
Standard | Initial definition. |
ECMAScript Latest Draft (ECMA-262) The definition of 'Reflect.getPrototypeOf' in that specification. |
Living Standard |
Browser compatibility
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Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | 49 | 12 | 42 | No | 36 | 10 |
Feature | Android webview | Chrome for Android | Edge mobile | Firefox for Android | IE mobile | Opera Android | iOS Safari |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | 49 | 49 | Yes | 42 | No | 36 | 10 |