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by funthree 5275 days ago
>> Secondly, pass your code through a good lint tool to ensure that you've not used any undeclared variables, since undeclared variables will cause implicit global variables. This is also regarded as a general best-practice for JS development, and there's absolutely no reason you shouldn't adhere to it.

How about 'use strict'
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rakeshpai 5275 days ago
"use strict" is a good idea to ensure quality of your code, no doubt. However, the point I was making was about global pollution. Though "use strict" will help in ES5 browsers, a lint is the only comprehensive way to make sure there's no global pollution in older browsers.
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funthree 5275 days ago
"a lint is the only comprehensive way"

No.

jslint is good, but if you are going to try to come off as an authority you need to be diligent or you need to pick your words better

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rakeshpai 5275 days ago
>> No.

Monosyllabic answer is monosyllabic. You only state that you disagree, not why you disagree. Doesn't help take the discussion forward.

>> if you are going to try to come off as an authority

Why would you think I want to do that? I'm sharing my experience and my knowledge, and you are free to take it or discard it. Also, do you think it's better to attack me while making no real argument?

If you have to come across as having a real point, you are going to have to do better than that.

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