this is the first bytes.dev puzzle to stump me: assigning to arguments[1] changes the value of the given argument, but only for non-strict evaluation. totally wild that this behavior is in javascript, though it isn't really in javascript anymore because of strict mode. bytes.dev/archives/338
![function calculateTotalCost(mealCost, taxRate, tip) {
arguments[1] = 0.15;
arguments[2] = arguments[2] + 5;
let totalCost = mealCost + mealCost * taxRate + tip;
return totalCost;
}
let total = calculateTotalCost(50, undefined, 10);
console.log(total);](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:bxmukjuf2e6z6tvpmklbbern/bafkreiflncyhw4bc5325uutmm32sxuec3rre67b5ntvzly7mtdqgbnn4bq)
November 5, 2024 at 6:28 PM
this is the first bytes.dev puzzle to stump me: assigning to arguments[1] changes the value of the given argument, but only for non-strict evaluation. totally wild that this behavior is in javascript, though it isn't really in javascript anymore because of strict mode. bytes.dev/archives/338
I estimated (initial) $45 million #ParadePriceTag could go a long way #FeedingPeople
- Assume #modest #MealCost $5 per person = #9,000,000Meals
- Or, #3MealsPerDay it could #Feed #3MillionPeople for a #FullDay
- Or, could #Feed #100,000 #People for #EntireMonth
- Assume #modest #MealCost $5 per person = #9,000,000Meals
- Or, #3MealsPerDay it could #Feed #3MillionPeople for a #FullDay
- Or, could #Feed #100,000 #People for #EntireMonth
June 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I estimated (initial) $45 million #ParadePriceTag could go a long way #FeedingPeople
- Assume #modest #MealCost $5 per person = #9,000,000Meals
- Or, #3MealsPerDay it could #Feed #3MillionPeople for a #FullDay
- Or, could #Feed #100,000 #People for #EntireMonth
- Assume #modest #MealCost $5 per person = #9,000,000Meals
- Or, #3MealsPerDay it could #Feed #3MillionPeople for a #FullDay
- Or, could #Feed #100,000 #People for #EntireMonth