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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Storing and Tracking Information with Variables Capturing Visitor Input and Writing It to the Page

Eric Sharp
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Eric Sharp
Front End Web Development Techdegree Student 1,442 Points
Posted by Eric Sharp
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Eric Sharp
Front End Web Development Techdegree Student 1,442 Points

I need help with this code challenge

I need help with this code challenge

scripts.js 
var answer; `prompt("What day is it?")`
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="scripts.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

1 Answer

Charles Wanjohi
Charles Wanjohi
9,235 Points
Charles Wanjohi
Charles Wanjohi
9,235 Points

On script.js assign the value returned by prompt to the variable i.e.

var answer=prompt("What day is it?");

Note that prompt is a function thus wrong to put it in quotes.Regards,