The`0` Status Code Trap: An `Invisible Killer` Causing Countless Bugs in JavaScript

Using 0 as a status code (e.g., for 'hidden') in a Content Management System (CMS) or any state management scenario seems harmless, but it's often the root cause of severe bugs. This article uses concrete code examples to dissect how JavaScript's "falsy" nature leads to misinterpretations of 0 in conditional logic and data validation. It also provides industry-standard best practices to help developers completely avoid this common 'zero-value trap'.