How to get a JavaScript object's class?

Question

I created a JavaScript object, but how I can determine the class of that object?

I want something similar to Java\'s .getClass() method.

Answer 1

I suggest using Object.prototype.constructor.name:

Object.defineProperty(Object.prototype, "getClass", {
    value: function() {
      return this.constructor.name;
    }
});

var x = new DOMParser();
console.log(x.getClass()); // `DOMParser'

var y = new Error("");
console.log(y.getClass()); // `Error'