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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Creating Reusable Code with Functions Create a max() Function

Luis Vazquez
Luis Vazquez
1,108 Points
Posted by Luis Vazquez
Luis Vazquez
1,108 Points

I have no idea why I can't figure this exercise out. I am stuck on the first step.

I'm unable to properly discern which is higher within the coding in order to return a value.

script.js 
function max (high, low) {
  if (high > low) {return high;}
    else (alert('This is inaccurate.');
          }
}
max (20, 10);
Luis Vazquez
Luis Vazquez
1,108 Points
Luis Vazquez
Luis Vazquez
1,108 Points

I went back and typed my original train of thought, but I made a mistake before publishing.

else {alert('This is inaccurate.'); }

is what that should be - not (alert( etc etc

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

Your test is good, but when it fails you should return the other value. And you won't need to "alert" anything.

Luis Vazquez
Luis Vazquez
1,108 Points
Luis Vazquez
Luis Vazquez
1,108 Points

Thank you! Honestly, I considered being straightforward like that but didn't think it was that simple since the preview wasn't working. Although it didn't work, when I checked it afterward it said I was correct. Thank you for reassuring me I was over-complicating it. Lol