In Javascript how do I set multiple variables equal to the same function?

Question

Hi I'm trying to repeat this function but each time with different arguments. This is what I have

var pathOne = function(person,place) { *script* };
pathOne(hagrid,forest);
pathTwo(barty,seawalk);

and so on...

How do I set a bunch of them equal to the function at once?

What is the significance of such assignment when the internal logic of the function is same. You should rather choose a generic name for your method to avoid such things and increase readability. This will reduce the LOC as well :) — Vijay
– Vijay, Commented Jan 26, 2015 at 7:51

Amit Joki · Accepted Answer · 2015-01-26 07:28:02Z

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You can use the below:

var pathOne = function(person, place){ *script* },
    pathTwo = pathOne;

answered Jan 26, 2015 at 7:14

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jdphenix · Accepted Answer · 2015-01-26 07:58:28Z

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To answer the question directly in your title, this is a common way to assign multiple variables to the same value:

var foo = 
    bar =
    baz = function(person, place) { /* function body */ };

answered Jan 26, 2015 at 7:58

jdphenix

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