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JavaScript JavaScript Loops, Arrays and Objects Tracking Multiple Items with Arrays Useful Array Methods

Posted by Rick Rana
Rick Rana
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function print(message) { } ?

I think I need a refresher. :( Is (message) simply a placeholder? I don't see a message variable in the code. If so, does it get updated when the message parameter is replaced and the function is called? Thanks.

3 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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:point_right: In a function definition, the parameter names represent the actual arguments that will be provided when the function is called. The name of any parameter is not important, but as a general practice a name is often chosen that reflects what the variable is used for within the function.

Cindy Lea
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Cindy Lea
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Cindy Lea
Cindy Lea
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Message is a parameter that will be referenced in the code when it is written. As is, it simply is saying the message will be passed to the function and the function will print it out.

Rick Rana
Rick Rana
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Rick Rana
Rick Rana
10,285 Points

Great answers. Thank you for clearing that up.