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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Creating Reusable Code with Functions Returning a Value from a Function

Neal Caldwell
Neal Caldwell
2,764 Points
Posted by Neal Caldwell
Neal Caldwell
2,764 Points

Question 3 of 3: calling function and inserting into variable

JavaScript Basics:

Hi, I'm stuck on question 3 of 3 in this topic. Calling a function and then storing it into a new variable. Grateful if you can assist.

Thanks

script.js 
function getYear () {
  var year = new Date().getFullYear();
  return getYear;
}

  getFullYear();
  var yearToday = getFullYear ();
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="script.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

1 Answer

Bruno Silva
Bruno Silva
Courses Plus Student 3,227 Points

You have an error on your script.

function getYear () {
  var year = new Date().getFullYear();          // you store the result in the var year
  return year;                                    // you want to return the value that you've calculate. 
}
  var yearToday = getYear ();           // you save the value that is return in the function getYear, into a var
Neal Caldwell
Neal Caldwell
2,764 Points
Neal Caldwell
Neal Caldwell
2,764 Points

Thanks a million Bruno Silva! Seems so simple now that you have pointed me in the correct direction. Take care. Best, Neal

Bruno Silva
Bruno Silva
Courses Plus Student 3,227 Points

No problem, keep up the good work! (;