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JavaScript JavaScript Functions Create Reusable Code with Functions Return a Value from a Function

Posted by PAUL NANNEY
PAUL NANNEY
8,995 Points

Basically, What is wrong with this, GOD bless, , b, PAUL JORDAN NANNEY

Basically, What is wrong with this, GOD bless, , b, PAUL JORDAN NANNEY

script.js 
function = getYear {

}
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE HTML>
<html>
<head>
  <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">
  <title>JavaScript Basics</title>
</head>
<body>
function = getYear { 
}
<script src="script.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

2 Answers

Nikos Papapetrou
Nikos Papapetrou
6,305 Points
Nikos Papapetrou
Nikos Papapetrou
6,305 Points

You have not followed the correct syntax for function declaration. To define a function you have to use the function keyword followed by the name and parenthesis. Like that: 

function myFunction() {
//code insede here
}
Rich Donnellan
MOD
Rich Donnellan
Treehouse Moderator 27,708 Points
Rich Donnellan
Rich Donnellan
Treehouse Moderator 27,708 Points

You should also remove your JavaScript just after the <body> tag. The <script src="script.js"></script> essentially loads that in for you.

<!DOCTYPE HTML>
<html>
<head>
  <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">
  <title>JavaScript Basics</title>
</head>
<body>
- function = getYear { 
- }
<script src="script.js"></script>
</body>
</html>