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JavaScript The JavaScript 'use strict' Statement

Posted by nfs
nfs
35,526 Points

Do we need "use strict" in javascript files anymore?

Actually, I've not seen "use strict" in any of the javascript projects lately, So I was wondering, is it redundant now?

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,846 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,846 Points

Strict mode is not the default, and may never be. You can use it or not as you see fit. Some folks might argue that it is a "best practice", but others may insist that it's not necessary and impedes responsible creativity.

Adding it to your script enforces strict rules, and also communicates to anyone reading it that your program is compliant with those rules.

I generally don't use it, but even so I do try to code in a way that would work if you turned it on.

nfs
nfs
35,526 Points
nfs
nfs
35,526 Points

I see. Thank you.