(Solved) What does “use strict” do in JavaScript, and what is the reasoning behind it?

Update for ES6 modules Inside native ECMAScript modules (with import and export statements) and ES6 classes, strict mode is always enabled and cannot be disabled. Original answer This article about Javascript Strict Mode might interest you: John Resig – ECMAScript 5 Strict Mode, JSON, and More To quote some interesting parts: Strict Mode is a … Read more

(Solved) How do I check if an element is hidden in jQuery?

Since the question refers to a single element, this code might be more suitable: // Checks CSS content for display:[none|block], ignores visibility:[true|false] $(element).is(“:visible”); // The same works with hidden $(element).is(“:hidden”); It is the same as twernt’s suggestion, but applied to a single element; and it matches the algorithm recommended in the jQuery FAQ. We use … Read more

(Solved) Do I cast the result of malloc?

TL;DR int *sieve = (int *) malloc(sizeof(int) * length); has two problems. The cast and that you’re using the type instead of variable as argument for sizeof. Instead, do like this: int *sieve = malloc(sizeof *sieve * length); Long version No; you don’t cast the result, since: It is unnecessary, as void * is automatically … Read more

(Solved) How do I force “git pull” to overwrite local files?

[*] ⚠ Warning: Any uncommitted local changes to tracked files will be lost. Any local files that are not tracked by Git will not be affected. First, update all origin/<branch> refs to latest: git fetch –all Backup your current branch (e.g. master): git branch backup-master Jump to the latest commit on origin/master and checkout those … Read more

(Solved) PHP parse/syntax errors; and how to solve them

What are the syntax errors? PHP belongs to the C-style and imperative programming languages. It has rigid grammar rules, which it cannot recover from when encountering misplaced symbols or identifiers. It can’t guess your coding intentions. Most important tips There are a few basic precautions you can always take: Use proper code indentation, or adopt … Read more

(Solved) Can comments be used in JSON?

No. JSON is data-only. If you include a comment, then it must be data too. You could have a designated data element called “_comment” (or something) that should be ignored by apps that use the JSON data. You would probably be better having the comment in the processes that generates/receives the JSON, as they are … Read more

(Solved) Why shouldn’t I use mysql_* functions in PHP?

Introduction Solution The mysql_* functions in PHP are deprecated and no longer supported. They are also vulnerable to SQL injection attacks, which can be used to gain access to sensitive data. Additionally, the mysql_* functions are not compatible with the newer versions of PHP, so using them can lead to compatibility issues. For these reasons, … Read more

(Solved) Why shouldn’t I use mysql_* functions in PHP?

The MySQL extension: Is not under active development Is officially deprecated as of PHP 5.5 (released June 2013). Has been removed entirely as of PHP 7.0 (released December 2015) This means that as of 31 Dec 2018 it does not exist in any supported version of PHP. If you are using a version of PHP … Read more