How does this JavaScript/jQuery syntax work: (function( window, undefined ) { })(window)?

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The undefined is a normal variable and can be changed simply with undefined = "new value";. So jQuery creates a local “undefined” variable that is REALLY undefined.

The window variable is made local for performance reasons. Because when JavaScript looks up a variable, it first goes through the local variables until it finds the variable name. When it’s not found, JavaScript goes through the next scope etc. until it filters through the global variables. So if the window variable is made local, JavaScript can look it up quicker.
Further information: Speed Up Your JavaScript – Nicholas C. Zakas

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