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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Storing and Tracking Information with Variables Using String Methods

Posted by Andrew O'Reilly
Andrew O'Reilly
3,350 Points

I dont understand the question

could someone please explain in more simpler terms what they need me to do? thank you

app.js 
var id = "23188xtr";
var lastName = "Smith";

var userName.toUpperCase();
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE HTML>
<html>
<head>
  <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">
  <title>JavaScript Basics</title>
</head>
<body>
<script src="app.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

1 Answer

Leandro Botella Penalva
Leandro Botella Penalva
17,618 Points
Leandro Botella Penalva
Leandro Botella Penalva
17,618 Points

It asks you to convert the the "id" variable content to upper case (using the .toUpperCase() method) and then assign the result of that conversion to the "userName" variable.

Therefore, the "userName" variable must end with the content of the "id" variable but in upper case.

Andrew O'Reilly
Andrew O'Reilly
3,350 Points

Thank you :))