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

Posted by Lanai Lewis
Lanai Lewis
10,400 Points

I'm really struggling with JavaScript. I didn't keep a record of the coding. I can't get past the function max quiz.

I tried downloading the workspaces to keep track, but they aren't openable, apparently. I'm completely lost and can't go forward in my track.

script.js 
function max (width, height) {
  return max ( larger );
  if {

  }
}
Cheo R
Cheo R
37,150 Points
Cheo R
Cheo R
37,150 Points

Reading the first challenge, it just wants you to return which of the two numbers is larger. so 

function max(first_number, second_number){
    if (first_number > second_number){
        return first_number;
   } else {
       return second_number;
  }
}

1 Answer

Lanai Lewis
Lanai Lewis
10,400 Points
Lanai Lewis
Lanai Lewis
10,400 Points

Thank you for your help. I'm never going to not record again. I really don't understand JavaScript, and my only hope of getting through this block is to copy the code as I go so I can go back to it.

Justin Goldby
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Justin Goldby
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Student 12,754 Points
Justin Goldby
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Justin Goldby
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Student 12,754 Points

You're not alone! It takes time, dont rush yourself. I have been learning it for about 2 years now and I still struggle with some of the basics!

Cheo R
Cheo R
37,150 Points
Cheo R
Cheo R
37,150 Points

No worries. I'm still not fully understanding what's going on sometimes. It's ok to watch lectures over again.