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JavaScript Asynchronous Programming with JavaScript Asynchronous JavaScript with Callbacks Implement a Callback

tyler borg
tyler borg
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Posted by tyler borg
tyler borg
9,429 Points

What are the curly braces for?

Did I miss the use of curly braces within functions? Are they required for something?

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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The main use of curly braces when a function is being defined is to enclose the code of the function itself. This is known as the "code body". Example:

function sample() {
  // code body goes here
}

If you meant a different usage, please show a code sample.

tyler borg
tyler borg
9,429 Points
tyler borg
tyler borg
9,429 Points

Oh I knew that...I guess it just confused me because he was using so many functions within functions.