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1answer
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Which is better: the short, clever way, or the long, ctrl+c way?
The code below is equivalent. I can see pros and cons for both versions. Which one is better?
Short version:
character.on("key",function(key){
var action = ({
...
1
vote
2answers
95 views
What could I have done better with this code from a calendar?
I was writing a calendar a long time ago and, coming back to the code, I've realized that it's not the best. I was fairly mediocre at programming back then.
I'm using jQuery, Mousetrap, and ...
0
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0answers
47 views
Optimizing Jquery Twitch TV Application
I'm trying to get in the habit of writing better looking code and more efficient code blocks. I wrote this Twitch TV Application which allows you to add and edit channels and it lets you know when a ...
3
votes
2answers
77 views
If statement, is the shortened version readable enough?
I have to perform an IF statement in my Javascript code. I utilised the first method shown below:
(someVar1 !== "someString") && (someVar2[i].disabled = (someVar3.find("." + someVar4).length ...
2
votes
0answers
362 views
Knockout.js: how to enhance the readability of Javascript part
There is no doubt that Knockout.js is a very useful tool, which will save you from a lot of Javascript(Jquery) binding hassle, which will reduce your team's bug ratio concerning this part.
But ...
4
votes
1answer
140 views
Loading Javascript Libraries with PHP API
First question on this site so please take it easy on me and let me know if I infringe the common etiquette :-)
I have written the following script which simply:
Loops through javascript files ...
1
vote
1answer
85 views
Familiar with dynamic languages, new to JavaScript: criticize my style
Preamble
I am trying to learn JavaScript by writing code and looking up documentation, one problem at a time. I am already familiar with several "dynamic" languages, so I'm hoping to be productive ...
2
votes
4answers
129 views
How would I format this JavaScript code so it's more readable
How can I format this code so it's more readable?
$(".card").click(function(){
$(this).stop().animate({
width:'0px',
marginLeft: margin+'px',
opacity: ...
0
votes
1answer
55 views
A request for general commentary on my first JSFiddle [closed]
This is my first attempt at building a functional (and functioning) website. Thankfully, everything (or everything important) is working as it should, but I know the code is rife with redundancy and ...
2
votes
1answer
156 views
New at jQuery, lack of structure
My job required me to learn jQuery the last couple of weeks, but it's a mess and I do not know how to structure my code in an acceptable manner. I come from a Java and PHP background and have never ...
1
vote
0answers
224 views
Could this JavaScript / PhoneGap code be improved to use module, or other, pattern for better readability and maintainbility?
I have a PhoneGap application that I wrote some time ago. After looking Doug Crockford's video seminar JavaScript: The Good Parts (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQVTIJBZook) I was just wondering if ...
4
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4answers
202 views
poh-tay-toh poh-tah-toh, does writing the same code a different way affect readability?
I have a particular if statement that could be written in different ways, and I'm curious as to whether there's any significant difference in readability that I should prefer one over the other:
The ...
1
vote
1answer
185 views
Snippet of custom array.indexOf that supports nested arrays
I recently wrote a snippet to make a custom array.indexOf but with nested array support in addition to allow using a nested array as needle.
For example, it correctly returns the index 3 in this ...
4
votes
1answer
2k views
Pie Chart jQuery-UI plugin
I would greatly appreciate the input of any gurus out there. I have recently begun learning JavaScript and then jQuery and jQuery-UI and have thought I would take a stab at writing my own jQuery-UI ...
2
votes
3answers
447 views
Building an HTML table using JavaScript
More readable way to do this?
renderHtmlTable(function(tableItems) {
var tableArray,_i,item,_len;
tableArray = ['<table id = sampleTable ><thead><tr>' +
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