How do I escape a string inside JavaScript code inside an onClick handler?

Question

Maybe I\'m just thinking about this too hard, but I\'m having a problem figuring out what escaping to use on a string in some JavaScript code inside a link\'s onClick handle

Answer 1

Try avoid using string-literals in your HTML and use JavaScript to bind JavaScript events.

Also, avoid 'href=#' unless you really know what you're doing. It breaks so much usability for compulsive middleclickers (tab opener).

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My JavaScript library of choice just happens to be jQuery:

If you happen to be rendering a list of links like that, you may want to do this:

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