Automatic Semicolon Insertion Articles

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7/26/2025 • EN

What a diff'rence a semicolon makes

A developer explains how a missing semicolon caused a confusing JavaScript TypeError and shares debugging lessons.

Automatic Semicolon Insertion debugging Iife JavaScript syntax

Thomas Steiner

5/19/2025 • EN

Should We Use Semicolons in JavaScript or not?

Explores the debate on using semicolons in JavaScript, covering ASI rules, common pitfalls, and best practices for code reliability.

Automatic Semicolon Insertion code style JavaScript Programming Best Practices syntax

Lambros Hatzinikolaou

2/28/2017 • EN

Never Use Semicolons

Explains why JavaScript's Automatic Semicolon Insertion (ASI) makes 'never use semicolons' a valid approach and why 'always use semicolons' is misleading.

Automatic Semicolon Insertion code style ecmascript JavaScript linting

Feross Aboukhadijeh

Automatic Semicolon Insertion Articles

What a diff'rence a semicolon makes

Should We Use Semicolons in JavaScript or not?

Never Use Semicolons

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