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JavaScript JavaScript Basics Working with Strings Combine and Manipulate Strings

Posted by Shao Yo Huang
Shao Yo Huang
1,163 Points

Why wont my code run and have error?

Why wont my code run and have error?

app.js 
let firstName = 'Peter';
let lastName = 'Huang';
let role = 'developer';


let msg = firstName + " " + lastName + " : " + role;
let new = role.toUpperCase();

1 Answer

Colton Shaw
Colton Shaw
12,634 Points
Colton Shaw
Colton Shaw
12,634 Points

Shao Yo Huang , you're not actually able to use new as a variable because this an operator within JS. For more information check this.

I suggest changing the last variable to something like let newRole = role.toUpperCase();. This gives it a more descriptive name and enables it to run properly.