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javascript:void(0) or onclick=return false for < a> - which is better?

rated 0 times [ 58] [ 5] / answers: 1 / hits: 57669 / 14 Years ago, thu, august 12, 2010, 12:00:00

There is a javascript-based interface - so I need not to support work without javascript.

I have an

<a>Something</a>

elements with JS code, which binds on click event - so, I don't want page reload after user's click.

Which way is better?

1. <a href=javascript:void(0)>Something</a>

2. <a href=# onclick=return false;>Something</a>

What advantages and disadvantages of each method?

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answered 14 Years ago johnnyblaynes · Accepted Answer

Both are poor choices. Presentation shouldn't mix with content. That means no javascript: URIs, and definitely no onclick attributes.

The way to do it:

<a id=myLink>Something</a>

<script>

    function myFunction(...) { ... }

    document.getElementById('myLink').addEventListener('click', myFunction, false);

</script>