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

Kevin Jervis
Kevin Jervis
2,600 Points
Posted by Kevin Jervis
Kevin Jervis
2,600 Points

Create a Max Function

Hi Guys

Receiving a syntax error. Not too sure why.

Thanks Kevin

script.js 
function max (h1, h2)
  if (h1 > h2) {
return h1; 
} else{ 
return h2;
}
alert (max (2,3) );

2 Answers

Christopher De Lette
PLUS
Christopher De Lette
Courses Plus Student 7,139 Points
Christopher De Lette
Christopher De Lette
Courses Plus Student 7,139 Points

Hi Kevin,

You have the code block correct in it's logic, it's syntax that is causing this error. A few curly brackets and you're good to pass the challenge. The function itself has to start with an open curly brace right after the method and just after the conditional another opening brace (which you have.) Simply close any remaining open brackets and you're golden. Here is the code so you can have a better visual understanding.

function max(arg1, arg2){
  if (arg1 > arg2) {
    return arg1;
  }
  else {
    return arg2;
  }
}

alert(max(2,3));

Take care and Happy Coding!
Kevin Jervis
Kevin Jervis
2,600 Points
Kevin Jervis
Kevin Jervis
2,600 Points

Hi Christopher

That's awesome. Thank you I appreciate the help :o)