prototype is a javascript property applied to object constructor that allows the addition of custom properties that are applicable to all instances of that object family.
Take a look at http://www.javascriptkit.com/javatutors/proto.shtml or http://www.devarticles.com/c/a/JavaScript/Object-Oriented-JavaScript-Using-the-Prototype-Property/1/ which explain it in more depth. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps API" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/google-maps-api?hl=en.
