extend

Extends the can.Component constructor function with prototype properties and methods.

Parameters

1. proto {Object}

   An object set as the prototype of the constructor function. You will typically provide the following values on the prototype object.

   • tag {can.Component.prototype.tag}

     Defines the tag on which instances of the component constructor function will be created.

   • events {can.Component.prototype.events}

     Defines events on dom elements or observable objects the component listens to.

   • helpers {can.Component.prototype.helpers}

     Specifies mustache helpers used to render the component's template.

   • scope {can.Component.prototype.scope}

     Specifies an object that is is used to render the component's template.

   • template {can.Component.prototype.tempate}

     Specifies the template rendered within the custom element.