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

Posted by amyp
amyp
6,574 Points

Beneath the max function you just created, call it with two numbers and display the results in an alert dialog. Pass the

Beneath the max function you just created, call it with two numbers and display the results in an alert dialog. Pass the result of the function to the alert method.

For example, to display the results of the Math.random() method in an alert dialog you could type this:

script.js 
function max(x,y) {
 if (x>y) {
    return x;
} else {
  return y;
}
} 
 alert (max(4,5));
Damien Watson
Damien Watson
27,419 Points
Damien Watson
Damien Watson
27,419 Points

So, is there a question? Your code passes the code challenge.

1 Answer

Ken jones
Ken jones
5,394 Points
Ken jones
Ken jones
5,394 Points

You are calling the alert method wrong do it like this and it should work :-)

function max(x,y) {
 if (x>y) {
    return x;
} else {
  return y;
}
} 
 window.alert(max(4,5));
Damien Watson
Damien Watson
27,419 Points
Damien Watson
Damien Watson
27,419 Points

Hey Ken, You don't need the 'window.' in front of the alert. The code passes as is.

Ken jones
Ken jones
5,394 Points

Good catch :-) cheers.