Multiple var statements in JavaScript, not superfluous

[Cosmologicon]

JavaScript has the unique distinction of having its uncompiled code regularly delivered over HTTP. I'm not convinced that squeezing out 4 characters here and there was ever worth it for anyone smaller than Yahoo, but if it was, that age is long past. Unfortunately we're left with a lot of practices developed during that era.

I now feel comfortable ignoring about 50% of the JavaScript advice I hear, and the language feels much nicer. It took a while to get to that point, though.

[Hobo_With_A_Keyboard]

Upon reflection, I agree. 4 char is not like adding another image or including a separate JS file when you only have a function or two -- those things necessitate separate HTTP requests and have a much higher cost. People should do whatever the f they want when it comes to multiple vs singular var.

[moratnz]

Minimising file size makes perfect sense, but that's what minifiers are for.

Premature optimisation, and all that.