The one issue that’s weird about JavaScript that I’ve found is that it has no compiler: the first time you find a bug is when you run your code, not when you compile it. So, since I’m adamant about writing “good” JavaScript code as I write it, I’ve installed a couple of JSLint plug-ins, one for Visual Studio and one for Sublime Text. JSLint is Douglas Crockford’s linter for JavaScript and, although utterly (perhaps barmily?) strict in certain areas, is the one I’ve settled on for checking/validating my code before I run it. […]
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