Discussion: Arrow Functions vs Traditional Functions
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- JavaScript
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Description
The style guide recommends using arrow functions for anonymous functions (Section 8.1). While I agree with this recommendation, I think it would be helpful to add more examples showing when traditional functions might still be preferred, such as:
1. When you need the function to be hoisted
2. When you need to use `this` binding differently
3. When you need the `arguments` object
What do you think about adding these clarifications?
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Research direction
Start with Section 8.1 of the JavaScript style guide and review the discussion for the requested clarifications. Done means the guide explains when traditional functions may be preferred for hoisting, `this` binding, and the `arguments` object, with examples for those cases.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript
- Domain
- documentation
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100