Conditional “if statement” helper for Handlebars.js

Question

I am trying to write a conditional if statement helper for Handlebars.js. Essentially, I want to put an \"active\" class on a link if it is the Apply Now page.

Answer 1

NOTE: block(this) in the helper will not work anymore. Instead, use block.fn(this)

e.g.

 Handlebars.registerHelper('isApplyNow', function(block) {
    if (this.title === "Apply Now") 
      return block.fn(this);
    else 
      return block.inverse(this);
 });

Answer 2

I do see one minor syntax mistake which I believe could be the issue. If you are going to use a helper that takes a block, then you have to close it with the helper name. See how I've replaced your {{/if}} with {{/isApplyNow}}, like so:

    {{#isApplyNow}}
      <a href="{{url}}" class ='active'>{{this.title}}</a>
    {{else}}
      <a href="{{url}}">{{this.title}}</a>
    {{/isApplyNow}}