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JavaScript JavaScript Loops, Arrays and Objects Tracking Data Using Objects Using `for in` to Loop Through an Object's Properties

Kent Hefley
Kent Hefley
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Kent Hefley
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What is the purpose of the space before the semicolon?

As in - name : 'Sarah',

Is it not correct to write - name: 'Sarah',

2 Answers

ali mur
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ali mur
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ali mur
UX Design Techdegree Student 23,377 Points

Actually, they are the same. Some people use space to make their code look clean and readable.

Chris Thomas
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Just a styling and legibility preference. They are the same.