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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Creating Reusable Code with Functions Random Number Challenge, Part II Solution

Posted by Aditya Sandhu
Aditya Sandhu
3,406 Points

Why did we not use Else in the conditional statement?

In setting up the conditional statement, we used if to evaluate whether or not to throw up an error in the console, but did not use 'else' for processing the code block in case the condition tested False. Is that because if the error message is hit the code stops right there? Just wanted to understand the use of if, rather than if-else in this particular case. Many thanks.

1 Answer

Frank Torchia
Frank Torchia
18,346 Points
Frank Torchia
Frank Torchia
18,346 Points

Is that because if the error message is hit the code stops right there?

Exactly! Very good conclusion. The code will still work the same way if you throw an else in there, but why bother! It would be unnecessary.

Aditya Sandhu
Aditya Sandhu
3,406 Points

Thank you Frank. This is very useful to know. Much appreciated.