Prototype
Lightweight JavaScript framework for class-driven development with the best Ajax library of its time.
About Prototype
What is Prototype?
Prototype is a lightweight JavaScript framework designed to simplify dynamic web application development. It provides a unique toolkit for class-driven development and one of the best Ajax libraries of its era, with a focus on cross-browser compatibility and a coherent API.
Use cases
What is Prototype for?
- A legacy project that uses Prototype and needs hosting.
- A developer maintaining web applications built with Prototype.js.
- Learning class-driven development concepts in JavaScript.
Benefits
Main benefits of Prototype
Class-driven development in JavaScript with a clear API.
Built-in Ajax library.
Very lightweight install of only 0.19 MB.
Compatible with all major browsers.
Is it for you?
Who should use Prototype?
Projects maintaining legacy applications built with Prototype.js.
Is Prototype right for you?
Is Prototype the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If you maintain an existing project built with Prototype.
- If you need a lightweight JavaScript Ajax library for simple projects.
- If you're learning class-driven JavaScript with a classic framework.
It might not be for you if…
- If you're starting a new project, where jQuery or Vue.js have wider adoption and an active community.
- If you need the largest plugin ecosystem, where jQuery has far more available.
Installation
How to install Prototype on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find Prototype
Referenced from the page's HTML. Softaculous allows deploying the files to the hosting.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
Recommended hosting
Why install Prototype on miHosting
miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of Prototype.
Choose your plan
Install Prototype today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Prototype project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
Emprendedor
50% OFF118 $/yr 59 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓3 websites
- ✓1 free domain for the first year
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Plus
50% OFF170 $/yr 85 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓15 websites
- ✓1 free domain for the first year
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Webmaster
50% OFF198 $/yr 99 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓100 websites
- ✓1 free domain for the first year
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Not sure which to choose?
For 1–3 of your own websites, the Emprendedor plan is more than enough. To manage client sites or multiple projects, the Webmaster plan is the go-to choice for agencies and freelancers.
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Frequently asked questions about Prototype
Are Prototype and jQuery similar?
They share some goals (DOM manipulation, Ajax), but jQuery has greater adoption and community. Prototype is mainly used in legacy projects.
Does Prototype need PHP or a database?
No, it's a client-side JavaScript library.
Launch your project with Prototype today
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