freeCodeCamp/guide/english/certifications/javascript-algorithms-and-data-structures/es6/use-class-syntax-to-define-a-constructor-function/index.md

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title: Use class Syntax to Define a Constructor Function
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# Use class Syntax to Define a Constructor Function

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## Problem Explanation

In this lesson, you are defining the Vegetable object using class syntax.


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## Hints

### Hint 1

Create the class called `Vegetable`. It will contain the necessary details about the `Vegetable` object.

### Hint 2

Put a constructor with a parameter called `name`, and set it to `this.name`.


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## Solutions

<details><summary>Solution 1 (Click to Show/Hide)</summary>

```javascript
function makeClass() {
  "use strict";
  /* Alter code below this line */

  class Vegetable {
    constructor(name) {
      this.name = name;
    }
  }

  /* Alter code above this line */
  return Vegetable;
}
const Vegetable = makeClass();
const carrot = new Vegetable("carrot");
console.log(carrot.name); // => should be 'carrot'
```

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