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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Creating Reusable Code with Functions Introducing Functions

Rwanda Muhammad
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Rwanda Muhammad
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Student 4,116 Points
Posted by Rwanda Muhammad
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Rwanda Muhammad
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Student 4,116 Points

The code is not working

https://w.trhou.se/x4uytc1d5u

Did this code exactly, when viewing it said , "Lets make a Function" only, no random numbers.

3 Answers

Matthew Long
Matthew Long
28,407 Points
Matthew Long
Matthew Long
28,407 Points

There are a few differences in the code. First thing I notice is you're calling a function that doesn't exist. The function you made is alertrandom() but the function you call is alertRandom(). Math isn't capital either, and you're missing a semicolon, lastly there is a plus sign where there should be an equal sign.

You likely would have found these errors in your console if you check there!

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

Missing a semicolon? Where?

Matthew Long
Matthew Long
28,407 Points
Matthew Long
Matthew Long
28,407 Points

Sorry Steven I only answered because I saw your answer only fixed one of his issues, but you updated your answer and he's in good shape now! :)

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

In random.js on line 1 you define "alertrandom" (with little "r") but on line 5 you call "alertRandom" (capital "R"). Then on line 2 there is a plus sign ("+") following the variable name where there should be an assignment operator ("="), and "Math" is spelled correctly one time but the next time it is "math" (little "m") instead.

Also, while not a syntax error, in index.html the script tag is inside a div element, but normally it would be the last thing in the body.