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(JavaScript) Optional function arguments/parameters by using associative array - coprolit

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:13:08 UTC

By not being limited to provide certain arguments/parameters in right order when calling a function, makes the function more versatile and easier to extend without breaking old code (e.g. calls to the function). One solution is to pass an associative array holding the parameters. Advantage: argument order is unnecessary, each argument have a label - easier to remember.

(JavaScript) using unobtrusive namespace - coprolit

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:57:37 UTC

Unobtrusive JavaScript should add as little as possible to the global object or global namespace of the environment in which it runs. With following solution each module-writer's code is contained in private or in a unique namespace and cannot interfere with or intrude upon any other code at any time.

(JavaScript) unobtrusive multiple event handlers on single element using jQuery - coprolit

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:30:03 UTC

(JavaScript) Using params with setTimeOut - coprolit

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 01:38:02 UTC

With setTimeOut a reference to a function object cannot provide parameters for the scheduled execution of that function. We can instead use a closure to provide parameters for the execution of a function prior to the execution of that function.

(JavaScript) Javascript revealing module pattern template - coprolit

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:40:45 UTC

"Javascript module pattern emulates the concept of classes in such a way that we're able to include both public/private methods and variables inside a single object, thus shielding/namespacing particular parts from the global scope." When inheritance is not needed and a only few instances is needed (Keep in mind that each instance places a new copy of each function in memory!)

(JavaScript) flexible feed dialog function for Facebook JavaScript SDK FB.ui - coprolit

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:07:57 UTC

A more flexible version of the 'official' Facebook feed dialog example. "The Feed Dialog prompts the user to publish an individual story to a profile's feed. This does not require any extended permissions." "The following simple JavaScript example demonstrates using the FB.ui method in the JavaScript SDK to use the Feed Dialog:"

(JavaScript) self-contained flash object embedding - coprolit

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:50:14 UTC