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A Case for Semicolon-less JavaScript (ASI)

  • Experienced developers prefer using semi-columns in JavaScript to reduce bugs in poorly maintained code bases and provide clearer intent.
  • A case for semicolon-less JavaScript argues that automatic semicolon insertion (ASI) can be beneficial for code readability and maintenance in version control history.
  • Maintaining blame and version control history is crucial for code quality, but semi-columns can cause issues in certain patterns like the builder pattern or functional programming.
  • Semicolon-less JavaScript can prevent unintended blame in Git diffs and make code changes more descriptive and easier to track in certain scenarios.

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