Subj : Seeking clarification on effect of literal vs. object syntax.
To   : netscape.public.mozilla.jseng
From : Christopher M. Balz
Date : Thu Aug 25 2005 11:55 am

I cannot find information on the interpretation of
variables defined to object values through a literal
syntax vs. the interpretation of variables defined via
constructor invocations.  

Specifically, does an array defined with literal
notation ('[]') remain a literal throughout program
execution, always having to be wrapped in an object on
the fly?  

If that is the case, that would be much slower than
defining the array with 'new Array()'.  

If that is not the case, then what was the rationale
behind providing the literal notation in the language?

 Thank you,
    Chris Balz.

Christopher M Balz
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