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Is using with in javascript bad practise?

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I'm thinking that stuff like with(Math){document.body.innerHTML= PI} wouldn't exactly be good practise.

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DarkLightA Avatar asked Jan 20 '23 20:01

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I would call it bad practice, considering how it affects the scope chain.

Take a look at this article from Douglas Crockford: "with Statement Considered Harmful"

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Matt Avatar answered Jan 30 '23 19:01

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