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Start your free trialHanwen Zhang
20,084 PointsWhat does invoke callback means here? what does it work as?
function makeMeal(meal, cb) {
alert(Preparing ${meal}.
);
;
}
makeMeal('lunch', () => { alert('Finished the meal!'); });
1 Answer
Peter Vann
36,427 PointsHi Hanwen!
Invoke just means call/run/execute/trigger (that funtion), which is what () does.
For example: playSound(); is invoking the playSound function - much like hitting a 'PLAY' button on a CD player.
I hope that helps.
Stay safe and happy coding!
Hanwen Zhang
20,084 PointsHanwen Zhang
20,084 PointsGot it. Thank you Peter