Function was used before it was defined - JSLint

Question

JSLint does not like this code saying \"\'b\' was used before it was defined\"

var a = function () {
        b();
    },

    b = function () {
        alert         


        

Answer 1

If your code is well-written and object-oriented, it is possible to declare your functions before they are used. But JSLint sets a lot of standards that really have little relevance to the functionality of your application, and I really doubt there are any performance implications declaring functions one way or the other.