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JavaScript jQuery Basics Working with jQuery Collections Stopping the Browser's Default Behavior

Nour El-din El-helw
Nour El-din El-helw
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Posted by Nour El-din El-helw
Nour El-din El-helw
8,241 Points

One time use variables

I did the challenge in the video without using a variable, as the data in the variable is gonna be used once so I wanted to know if that's good practice or no?

1 Answer

Andrew Hinkson
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Andrew Hinkson
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I would say that for smaller application this is fine. It's good practice to get into though in my own opinion. Mainly, it helps in readability and looks a little cleaner, but like I said thats more for the larger files and matters less on smaller apps or one use apps.

For the treehouse code challenges: if it works then roll with it.

Andrew Hinkson
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No problem. Glad I could help!