Should string values values in JavaScript be documented with quotes in reference. #779
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If "I prefer no rule as in the status quo and let me decide based on context" is an opinion you are willing to hear, then let that be it; otherwise I prefer quotes to none, because if we ever have non-string values like |
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If there’s flexibility ("no rule"), you’d prefer deciding based on context. But if a standard must be chosen, you lean toward always quoting keys to avoid ambiguity, aligning with the majority of current JavaScript documentation practices. This approach strikes a balance between flexibility and consistency, ensuring that your code remains unambiguous and compatible across different environments and tools |
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+1 to having something to distinguish between strings and other values. A glance tells you it's a string; you don't have to look around. Our code formatter uses |
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@hamishwillee I think |
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In HTTP there's nothing other than a "string", so any extra quotes are redundant. We are only talking about JavaScript values where |
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Sure, I just wanted to make sure any linting didn't swap these cases to double quotes. |
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So, single quotes for the HTTP headers and double for JavaScript, right? |
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No no. Whatever source text is required by HTTP, we write that literally. HTTP says the text has to contain |
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The API reference documents string values inconsistently, with quote around the strings, and without. What do people prefer?
Note:
No quotes
An {{jsxref("Array")}} of strings representing blah.
Values may include:
someValueanotherValueWith quotes
An {{jsxref("Array")}} of strings representing blah.
Values may include:
"someValue""anotherValue"Beta Was this translation helpful? Give feedback.
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