JavaScript notes

  • Variables declared with var are permanent: attempting to delete them with the delete operator causes an error.
  • Variables declared without var are implicitly declared as global variables, even if you’re inside the body of a function.
  • It’s best to use var all the time–regardless of whether it’s local or global.
  • There is no block scope; all variables declared within a function are defined throughout the function.
  • It doesn’t matter when a variable is declared within it’s scope. Even if it’s defined 10 lines down from the current statement, you have access to it (although it is undefined).
  • Use for in when you need access to the keys of an associative array.
  • Use for each in when you need access to the values of an associative array.