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That is exactly my problem. Is there any problem with using eval this way? I have seen all over that it is "bad."

Scott Colby
– Scott Colby

2011-03-06 01:45:28 +00:00
Commented Mar 6, 2011 at 1:45
Using eval is a code smell in javascript because it usually means you don't know the "right" way to do something and it also can be unsafe in some situations to eval a string. In this case, however, it's ok. You can also take a look at jslint (jslint.com/lint.html) if you want to see how your code holds up against some javascript best practices.

tilleryj
– tilleryj

2011-03-08 03:45:22 +00:00
Commented Mar 8, 2011 at 3:45

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