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

Roberts Jaunzems
Roberts Jaunzems
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Posted by Roberts Jaunzems
Roberts Jaunzems
2,301 Points

JavaScript Basics 11. lesson create max() function can you write the right answer?

function max (5, 6) { var higherNumber = 5 < 6; return higherNumber; } max("first", "second");

script.js 
function max (5, 6) {
  var higherNumber = 5 < 6;
  return higherNumber;
}
max("first", "second");

1 Answer

Bryan Peters
Bryan Peters
11,996 Points
Bryan Peters
Bryan Peters
11,996 Points

Go back and watch the videos again - your code has a number of issues.

Your function declaration should have named parameters, like: 

function max (first,second) { 
  //do stuff 
}

Your code inside the function should use the parameter names instead of absolute values: i.e. use first instead of 5

When you call the function you should pass in numeric values as you arguments - you are passing in strings "first", "second"