What is a JavaScript macro?
As has been posted in comments it’s a macro system for javascript. It’s a way of defining text replacements in the “pre-processing phase”. So you would define a macro and use it in your code, then run them both through sweet. js and the output would be code with text replacements.
How do you define a macro function?
Function-like macros can take arguments, just like true functions. To define a macro that uses arguments, you insert parameters between the pair of parentheses in the macro definition that make the macro function-like. The parameters must be valid C identifiers, separated by commas and optionally whitespace.
Can you make macros with JavaScript?
To use a macro as a JavaScript string, simply insert the macro name between double or single quotes. For example: var username = “%USERNAME%”; When using a macro as a JavaScript string, be aware that the macro value may contain URI encoding or HTML entity encoding.
Where we can define macro?
A macro is a fragment of code that is given a name. You can define a macro in C using the #define preprocessor directive.
What is macro in HTML?
URL macros may be safely used as HTML text. To use a macro as HTML text, embed the macro between HTML tags. For example: %URL% URL macros may be safely used as HTML attribute values for HTML attributes, but only for attribute values that are intended for use with URLs.
Does HTML have macros?
To enable the HTML macro: Go to > Manage apps. Select System from the drop down and search for the Confluence HTML Macros system app. Expand the listing and enable the html (html-xhtml) module.
What are different types of macros?
Types of macros
- Executive macros.
- Declarative macros.
Is JavaScript a lisp?
Yes, JavaScript is a Lisp.
Does Confluence support JavaScript?
Confluence provides the ability to include JavaScript codes either inside the Custom HTML or HTML macro. Applying the JavaScript inside the Custom HTML will enforce the script to be loaded in site-wide.
What is macro HTML?
What is macro definition table?
A macro definition is a named sequence of statements you can call with a macro instruction. When it is called, the assembler processes and normally generates assembler language statements from the definition into the source module. The statements generated can be: Copied directly from the definition.
What is difference between macro and function?
A macro is defined with the pre-processor directive. Macros are pre-processed which means that all the macros would be processed before your program compiles. However, functions are not preprocessed but compiled….Conclusion:
| Macro | Function |
|---|---|
| Macro does not check any Compile-Time Errors | Function checks Compile-Time Errors |
Is JavaScript real programming?
JavaScript was developed at Netscape. It was originally called LiveScript, but that name wasn’t confusing enough. The -Script suffix suggests that it is not a real programming language, that a scripting language is less than a programming language. But it is really a matter of specialization.
Is JavaScript syntax like C?
The JavaScript syntax is like C; however, the two can differ to create a more dynamic code. The JavaScript syntax borrows some features from Perl and Awk languages.
How do I write JavaScript in Confluence?
To include JavaScript inside the HTML macro, ensure that HTML macro is enabled. In Confluence Editor, click Insert > Other Macros, search for HTML macro, and insert it into the page. Inside this macro, JavaScript codes can be added and they need to be wrapped inside