Obsolete
This feature is obsolete. Although it may still work in some browsers, its use is discouraged since it could be removed at any time. Try to avoid using it.
Summary
Specifies the function that invoked the currently executing function.
| Property of arguments | |
| Implemented in | JavaScript 1.1 |
| ECMAScript Edition | None |
Description
This property is not available anymore, but you can still use Function.caller:
function whoCalled() {
if (whoCalled.caller == null)
console.log('I was called from the global scope.');
else
console.log(whoCalled.caller + ' called me!');
}
Examples
The following code checks the value of arguments.caller in a function.
function whoCalled() {
if (arguments.caller == null)
console.log('I was called from the global scope.');
else
console.log(arguments.caller + ' called me!');
}