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

Posted by mohammed saleh
mohammed saleh
375 Points

was anyone able to figure this challenge, I have tried everythin but keep getting errors. Any help would be appreciated.

the challenge is under variables (challenge task 2).

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

var userName = id .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

Madison Kanna
Madison Kanna
83 Points
Madison Kanna
Madison Kanna
83 Points

Hey Mohammad!

You are almost there. :) I've had this same small error happen to me many times!

Look carefully at the variable userName you created, particularly this part: id .toUpperCase();

Remember, every little detail with programming can matter. If you have anything from a missing semi-colon or an extra space in your code, then it might throw an error--even if your code is otherwise perfect! :)

Check out this documentation briefly to https://www.w3schools.com/jsref/jsref_touppercase.asp and I think you'll see what the fix here might be.

You are doing awesome! Keep going.

Moderator Edit: Moved response from Comment section to Answers.