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JavaScript JavaScript Loops, Arrays and Objects Simplify Repetitive Tasks with Loops Create a `do...while` loop

Posted by cicelymorgan
cicelymorgan
5,780 Points

do..while challenge

Hello, I'm stuck in this coding challenge. I looked back at the video but am still confused about the solution. I keep getting... "You only need to call the prompt() method once, and only inside the loop. Hint: Declare the secret variable before the loop."

Please Help...thanks!!

script.js 
var secret = prompt("What is the secret password?");

do { secret = prompt("What is the secret password?");
   }
while ( secret !== "sesame" )

document.write("You know the secret password. Welcome.");
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <meta charset="utf-8">
  <title>JavaScript Loops</title>
</head>
<body>
<script src="script.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points

That's a pretty good hint.

It's trying to tell you that the top line should just be "var secret;" to declare the variable but not assign it yet. Then there will be only one call to prompt (the one inside the loop).

Also, it's a "best practice" to put a semicolon at the end of the while line.