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Its use is not only strongly discouraged[0], we also rely on it injecting variables into the global scope to get command-line-like behavior. That behavior is incompatible with strict mode[1], and in extension with ES6 classes (which imply strict mode). So to prepare for porting to ES6 classes, replace it with a somewhat less evil construct that is compatible with strict mode. [0] https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/eval#Do_not_ever_use_eval! [1] https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Strict_mode#Simplifying_variable_uses https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-shell/merge_requests/350
GNOME Shell
GNOME Shell provides core user interface functions for the GNOME 3 desktop, like switching to windows and launching applications. GNOME Shell takes advantage of the capabilities of modern graphics hardware and introduces innovative user interface concepts to provide a visually attractive and easy to use experience.
For more information about GNOME Shell, including instructions on how to build GNOME Shell from source and how to get involved with the project, see the project wiki.
Bugs should be reported to the GNOME bug tracking system.
License
GNOME Shell is distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License, version 2 or later. See the COPYING file for details.