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(also know as lies and/or alternative facts)

js

  • setImmediate - doesn't set anything immediately, waits for a tick before executing
  • setTimeout(fn, n) - never sets the timeout to exactly n
  • Math.random() - computers cannot generate random numbers
  • Promise - is a lie when rejected
  • Array.reduce - accumulates, does not reduce (via @sbmadhav)
  • const - isn't constant, can be mutated (via adamwknox)

react

  • setState - doesn't set, but enqueues a state change
  • createElement - creates a description of the actual element
  • instance::render() - doesn't actually render
  • componentWillMount - component might not mount
  • react (!) - doesn't react immediately, schedules changes instead

misc

  • babel - speaks only one language (though understands many)
  • rxjs - rx implies prescription, not subscription
  • javascript - isn't a scripting language for java, or related to java in any way.
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