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Hernan Martin Demczuk
Hernan Martin Demczuk
1,264 Points
Posted by Hernan Martin Demczuk
Hernan Martin Demczuk
1,264 Points

Which one is better according to best coding practices?

I see in this example that he uses two different ways when links an image:

<a href="img/numbers-09.jpg">
  <img src="img/numbers-09.jpg" alt=""> 
</a>

and this:

<a href="img/numbers-09.jpg"><img src="img/numbers-09.jpg" alt=""></a>

I know this might depends on the person but is there any standard that says which one is the recommended when working with others and sharing your code?

3 Answers

Dustin Matlock
Dustin Matlock
33,856 Points

I think for various reasons both would work. With larger document, the second version would perform better, but some might say the first one is more readable. I prefer the second version and think it's more readable — maybe only because I'm used to it. I posted it in another thread yesterday, but you might check out CSS Guidlines.

cesare
cesare
15,180 Points
cesare
cesare
15,180 Points

It's the same.

Generally you use the first in programming phase, and the second in the final (production) of your website.

Rich Bagley
Rich Bagley
25,869 Points
Rich Bagley
Rich Bagley
25,869 Points

Hi Hernan,

Personally I write mine inline as the second option but I'm not aware of any standard and both should be accepted.

Thanks

-Rich