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is it just a standard javascript syntax to be able to wrap parenthesis in a function as well as invoke that function? I think the real question I am trying to ask is what the parenthesis is in javascript and what it can do

Sean
– Sean

2012-08-19 19:19:04 +00:00
Commented Aug 19, 2012 at 19:19
The first pair of parenthesis tell JavaScript to treat the function definition as an expression. The second pair tell it to invoke it. That second pair is no different than any other function invocation, like someFunction(); It only looks weird because the function itself is anonymous/isn't named. More info: 2007-2010.lovemikeg.com/2008/08/17/…

Major Productions
– Major Productions

2012-08-19 22:35:04 +00:00
Commented Aug 19, 2012 at 22:35

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