Archive for the ‘functions’ Category
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Delayed function execution
July 21st, 2011
radu
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I have written a small helper function to make delayed sequential function execution easier.
We have the following case: we need to execute an array of functions. The second one has to execute after the first one finishes, the third after the second and so one. The scenario gets a bit more complicated when wee need [...]
Function arguments
May 31st, 2010
radu
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Well, if you are programming in JavaScript for a while, you are familiar with the arguments ‘array’ which gives you access to function arguments by index, without the need of argument names. And if you are programming JavaScript for a bit longer while, you will know that arguments is not even a normal array. It [...]
Object oriented JavaScript with ExtJS
January 23rd, 2010
radu
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This article explains how you can achieve powerful object oriented JavaScript with the help of ExtJS Core library. Good points on inheritance, overriding, flexibility, possible pitfalls that come with this approach. A good way to start building one page JavaScript web applications.
Intercepting function calls
December 28th, 2009
radu
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What is really fascinating about JavaScript is it’s dynamic nature. You can dynamically change the behaviour of the code… even not your code. While this is really powerful, it can be also a pain if not used with care.