ERROR: Control may reach end of non-void function /

If you call the function with a first argument of 0 the loop is never executed and the return statement is, thus, never reached. Falling of the end of a non-void function is undefined behavior. My personal guess is that the return statement was meant to one level up, i.e., in the out block: this would guarantee that the function always returns … Read more

Create a function with optional call variables

Powershell provides a lot of built-in support for common parameter scenarios, including mandatory parameters, optional parameters, “switch” (aka flag) parameters, and “parameter sets.” By default, all parameters are optional. The most basic approach is to simply check each one for $null, then implement whatever logic you want from there. This is basically what you have already … Read more

Simplest/cleanest way to implement a singleton in JavaScript

I think the easiest way is to declare a simple object literal: If you want private members on your singleton instance, you can do something like this: This has been called the module pattern, and it basically allows you to encapsulate private members on an object, by taking advantage of the use of closures. If … Read more