Is your JavaScript code more verbose than it needs to be? One clear sign of a modern JavaScript developer is how they write functions. If you still use the function keyword for every small task, you might be adding unnecessary boilerplate to your code. Arrow Functions (ES6) help you write code that is shorter, cleaner, and easier to read — which is why they’re widely used in modern frameworks like React and Node.js. Why developers rely on them: • Perfect for concise one-line logic • Reduces repetitive syntax • Improves readability and consistency • Essential for modern JavaScript development Small syntax improvements can make a big difference in how professional your code looks and feels. Practice Challenge: Can you convert a regular function that adds two numbers into a 1-line Arrow Function? Post your answer in the comments! If you're starting web development, I recommend learning JavaScript from w3schools.com and from Mozilla (MDN Web Docs) for clear, reliable foundations. Shared by: Muhammad Farhan
We continue using in 90% of cases that ''old'' and ''verbose'' way of writing functions Shorter does not mean better No hoisting is already a little problem
I don't know about you, but to me typing "=>" on any keyboard is more cumbersome and lengthy than the old way. Shorter on paper but doesn't save any time
They are different things. And works the same only in simple cases.
Its not a new thing. Its existing since 2015...
we've been using arrow functions extensively in our review widget code and it's been a game-changer for keeping things concise, especially when dealing with webhook callbacks and json data parsing, makes the code so much easier to read and maintain
Arrow functions do not work with call, apply or bind because they do not have their own scope.
Shorter doesn't always mean better. One of the benefits of using the function keyword; it hoists the function and allows you to call the function in previous lines than it's declaration