What is the advantage of using
javascript: fun()
vs
fun()
in an inline event handler function?
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Better to avoid inline event handlers altogether – Maurice Perry May 20 '14 at 05:04
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@MauricePerry Swear I dont use it anywhere..But why is so is the question? – Deepak Ingole May 20 '14 at 05:05
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In short there is no advantage, it is a mistake made by a programmer who assumed that the `href` property has the same behavior as an `onchange` or other inline property. – Jason Sperske May 20 '14 at 05:07
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1@Pilot: kudos! you marked your own question as duplicate. – Abhitalks May 20 '14 at 05:08
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1@abhitalks No gain in wasting your valuable time.. – Deepak Ingole May 20 '14 at 05:10
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javascript: is a protocol, to be used when a URL is required, e.g.:
<a href="javascript:fun();return false;">have fun</a>
If the JS is in an event handler attribute you shouldn't place the javascript: protocol before your code. E.g.:
<a href="#" onclick="fun();">have fun</a>
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2I dont think this answers the question, better close it as a duplicate – Mr. Alien May 20 '14 at 05:06