Chrome vs JS: Uncaught SyntaxError: Unexpected token ) [duplicate]

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Which "href" value should I use for JavaScript links, "#" or "javascript:void(0)"? (55 answers)

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I have noticed that the assignment "javascript:void()" within the link:

<a href="javascript:void()" id="link_id">My link</a>

is caused an error in Chrome Dev console like this:

Uncaught SyntaxError: Unexpected token )

But why? Is this code is incorrect? If it is correct how to avoid such an ugly issue?

Answer 1

You should use javascript:void(0)

https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Operators/void

Answer 2

You have to use with 0 like this

<a href="javascript:void(0)" id="link_id">My link</a>

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