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JavaScript 3D in the Browser

Posted by Manav Misra
Manav Misra
11,778 Points

Is using ALL CAPS in THREE.js and some of the variable names contrary to common JS conventions/styleguides?

It felt very weird to type out in all caps in JS. It really doesn't seem like that is conventional at all. Is there some deeper explanation for this, or just an arbitrary choice from three.js developers?

2 Answers

Luke Pettway
Luke Pettway
16,593 Points
Luke Pettway
Luke Pettway
16,593 Points

Usually you'll see all uppercase names when a framework is using namespaces:

https://www.kenneth-truyers.net/2013/04/27/javascript-namespaces-and-modules/

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4247888/is-it-standard-practice-to-use-all-caps-for-a-javascript-namespace

It isn't necessary, and it isn't always the standard when it comes to frameworks. It is one of those "in my opinion" styles of programming.

Manav Misra
Manav Misra
11,778 Points
Manav Misra
Manav Misra
11,778 Points

Makes sense. Thanks.