Re: Proposal: if variable initialization

Same sentiments, and I am pleased with how golang handles this common desire. Another idea I had is a `for` statement with only one expression of declarations, or even a new use for the dead `with` statement (conveniently named). On Tue, Mar 20, 2018 at 3:57 PM, Rodrigo

What do you call a `function` function?

Bit of a silly one, but begging the list's indulgence: I routinely explain various JavaScript topics to learners, including arrow functions, method syntax, etc. When I want to contrast "arrow function" (for instance) with functions defined with `function`, it trips me up, and often I end up

Re: What do you call a `function` function?

I've always referenced them as: Function declarations: function a() {} Function expression: const a = function() {} Named function expression: const b = function a() {} Arrow function: const a = () => {} Not sure it's 100% semantic or descriptive, but it's how I've differentiated. Eli

Re: What do you call a `function` function?

"function" function is the best out of all of the alternatives you mentioned. "Anonymous function declared with the function keyword" if it's not too wordy. On Sat, 7 Apr 2018 at 23:50 Eli Perelman wrote: > I've always referenced them as: > > Function declarations: > >

Proposal: Static sort method on Array

I don't like the fact the only way to sort is in-place with Array#sort and I can't be the first to feel this way or wonder why there isn't a built-in solution. Obviously, searching "javascript array.sort" doesn't produce any helpful results to see if someone has suggested this before since all

Re: Proposal: Static sort method on Array

On Sat, Apr 7, 2018 at 8:59 PM, Rob Ede wrote: > ...I'm considering creating a proposal to add an Array.sort() > method that takes an array and returns a new array... That would be: ```js let newArray = originalArray.slice().sort(); // or let newArray =

Re: Proposal: Static sort method on Array

> Le 7 avr. 2018 à 21:59, Rob Ede a écrit : > > I don't like the fact the only way to sort is in-place with Array#sort and I > can't be the first to feel this way or wonder why there isn't a built-in > solution. > > Obviously, searching "javascript array.sort" doesn't

Re: What do you call a `function` function?

"keyword function" might not be too bad, either... --scott On Sat, Apr 7, 2018 at 2:32 PM, Naveen Chawla wrote: > "function" function is the best out of all of the alternatives you > mentioned. > > "Anonymous function declared with the function keyword" if it's not too >

Re: Proposal: Static sort method on Array

To be super explicit: given an array 'a', then: `Array.from(a).sort()` will return you a sorted clone. That works even if `a` has an iterator or is an array-like object. That's just seven characters longer than `Array.sort(a)`, which is what you seem to be proposing. To be sure, I don't think

Re: What do you call a `function` function?

I just call them "regular functions", "function declarations", or similar. I'll add "arrow" if there's an arrow, and "async" if there's an `async` keyword. - Isiah Meadows m...@isiahmeadows.com Looking for web consulting? Or a new website? Send me an email and we can get started.

Re: Proposal: Static sort method on Array

When I need a non-in-place sort, I just do `array.slice().sort()`. It's pretty easy, and it still chains. (In my experience, it's rarely necessary considering most chaining methods like `.map` and `.filter` already return new instances.) - Isiah Meadows m...@isiahmeadows.com Looking for web

Re: Proposal: Static sort method on Array

`slice()` is better than `Array.from()` if you already have an array because you can chain it with the other Array.prototype methods. Good point about not needing it after you've done a map/filter/concat or whatever, since you already have a new array. However I agree with the thrust of a

Re: Proposal: Static sort method on Array

if you want to adhere to the python/jslint philosophy of “there should be one and preferably only one common design-pattern to do it”, then array.from is the most suitable candidate for copying/coercing lists. it can generalise to common pseudo-lists like function-arguments and