util.inherits - alternative or workaround

Question

I am a n00b in node, and find util.inherits() very useful, except for the fact that it seems to replace the entire prototype of the original object. For instance:

Answer 1

You should first inherit, after the function definition, and then implement your object. Also don't forget to call the superclass constructor in your class's constructor.

Function A(y){
  this.y = x;
}

Function B(x,y){
  this.x = x;
  A.call(this,y);
}

util.inherits(B,A);

B.prototype.mythodA = function() {
    //do something
}