javascript : why missing name after . operator alert appear

Question

why in my script written why missing name after . operator when I've included a script like this

this.switch = function(){
      if (this.status == "enabled")
      {
         this.disable();
         this.stop();
      }
      else
      {
         this.enable();
      }
   }

the script is meant to divert status from enabled to disabled

Maybe because switch is a reserved word

Pekka
– Pekka

2010-12-13 14:08:35 +00:00
Commented Dec 13, 2010 at 14:08 — Pekka
– Pekka, Commented Dec 13, 2010 at 14:08
Works in chrome though (at least at the console)

Felix Kling
– Felix Kling

2010-12-13 14:11:14 +00:00
Commented Dec 13, 2010 at 14:11 — Felix Kling
– Felix Kling, Commented Dec 13, 2010 at 14:11
@Felix: and Firefox (also console).

Andy E
– Andy E

2010-12-13 14:13:08 +00:00
Commented Dec 13, 2010 at 14:13 — Andy E
– Andy E, Commented Dec 13, 2010 at 14:13

Victor Nicollet · Accepted Answer · 2010-12-13 14:10:45Z

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switch is a reserved keyword (for ... switch statements!). If you imperatively, absolutely must use this name, write this['switch'] instead, but it will be annoying to use.

A common name for a function that turns something on/off is toggle().

answered Dec 13, 2010 at 14:10

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Spiny Norman · Accepted Answer · 2010-12-13 14:08:54Z

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switch is a javascript keyword. Try using a different name for your function.

answered Dec 13, 2010 at 14:08

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Jonathon Bolster · Accepted Answer · 2010-12-13 14:12:01Z

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switch is a reserved keyword in JavaScript. You can either use a different name (recommended) or access it a different way:

this['switch'] = function(){ ... }

Recommend you just use a different name though, if you can.

answered Dec 13, 2010 at 14:12

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