CHAPTER 5Functions
Functions can be used to create code fragments that can be used over and over again. When written properly, functions are abstract —they can be used in many situations and are ideally completely self-contained, with data passing in and out through well-defined interfaces. Like any modern programming language, JavaScript allows for the creation of reusable abstract functions. Surprising to some, JavaScript functions are actually first-class data types and support a variety of advanced ideas such as variable arguments, variable passing semantics based on type, local functions, closures, and recursive functions. In short, JavaScript supports plenty of features useful for writing modular code, though whether a coder uses such features ...
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