I just posted a link about NewtonScript [1] in this thread, which had prototypical inheritance in the early 90s, which JavaScript later used. Short answer: it'

I just posted a link about NewtonScript [1] in this thread, which had prototypical inheritance in the early 90s, which JavaScript later used. Short answer: it's more memory efficient than a full-blown OOP system. I was pretty active in the Newton MessagePad community back then and I knew lots of Newton developers; they loved NewtonScript and raved about prototypical inheritance. [1]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34047775 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34047775