What is the purpose of wrapping whole Javascript files in anonymous functions like “(function(){ … })()”?

What is the purpose of wrapping whole Javascript files in anonymous functions like “(function(){ … })()”?

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What's the best way to convert a number to a string in JavaScript?

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typeof !== "undefined" vs. != null

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Is there a better way of writing v = (v == 0 ? 1 : 0); [closed]

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Declaring multiple variables in JavaScript

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When is JavaScript's eval() not evil?

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Coding Style Guide for node.js apps? [closed]

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JavaScript style for optional callbacks

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Unobtrusive JavaScript: <script> at the top or the bottom of the HTML code?

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Setting top and left CSS attributes

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Clearest way to build html elements in jQuery

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x >= x pattern in JavaScript

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Ignore camelcase variable in JSHint

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What are the benefits to using anonymous functions instead of named functions for callbacks and parameters in JavaScript event code?

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JavaScript: What dangers are in extending Array.prototype?

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