Using the object-oriented modules

What if we want to use our module as an object with a specific type similar to a class? We can also do this with PhantomJS. Instead of using exports, we use module.exports. So what is the difference between the two? Exports are like a typical module instance that can be directly accessed like an instantiated object, but the latter is a blueprint or class that we can instantiate, and has a specific object type and properties.

Tip

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So how do we create module.exports? Let's try one example and build it up as we progress.

First, we create our module. Let's model a person as our object and name our module as person.js.

module.exports = function() {
};

The code above represents a module, although it doesn't give any value. Instead of using exports, we define our function with module.exports. Actually, the function definition is our object constructor...