Javascript (element, options) pattern

Question

I see the below pattern used in JavaScript often.

function (element, options) {
}

Is there a specific name for this pattern? I am looking for advice to use this pattern more efficiently. As of now i am writing code in WinJS but, i have seen this being used on the web as well.

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2014-05-21 17:48:05 +00:00
Commented May 21, 2014 at 17:48 — RienNeVaPlu͢s
– RienNeVaPlu͢s, Commented May 21, 2014 at 17:48

Alex · Accepted Answer · 2014-05-21 18:04:34Z

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Using an options parameter in JavaScript is a common pattern, commonly known as the Configuration Object Pattern. It's basically an object literal that provides defaults to configure the behavior of the function/object in question. However, the first paramter in your example, element, appears to be nothing more than a context element that will be acted upon by said method.

edited May 21, 2014 at 18:04

answered May 21, 2014 at 17:44

Alex

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