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September 18, 2012 15:10
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JavaScript Syntax Question
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| // Do you prefer... | |
| if (a) { | |
| doA(); | |
| } else if (b) { | |
| doB(); | |
| } else { | |
| doC(); | |
| } | |
| // or... | |
| if (a) { | |
| doA(); | |
| } | |
| else if (b) { | |
| doB(); | |
| } | |
| else { | |
| doC(); | |
| } | |
| // Similarly, this... | |
| try { | |
| doSomething(); | |
| } catch (e) { | |
| console.log(e); | |
| } | |
| // or... | |
| try { | |
| doSomething(); | |
| } | |
| catch (e) { | |
| console.log(e); | |
| } |
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the fist captures the idea of a logical block better, which, I think, is more valuable than any potential lost clarity by condensing it. (also, as mentioned, saves screen real estate)