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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Making Decisions with Conditional Statements The Conditional Challenge

Rebecca Palumbo
Rebecca Palumbo
5,506 Points
Posted by Rebecca Palumbo
Rebecca Palumbo
5,506 Points

2 questions about functions

Does one need to declare the parameter in a function? In my function, I wasn't sure if it's proper to declare i or not and where to declare it. I imagine in the function if so.

I could have put the code that's in the function in the for loop instead, but I think I heard that it's better to make a function separate. Any input on that?

Snapshot: https://w.trhou.se/4rjk1j55wv

Jason Dirnbauer
Jason Dirnbauer
18,815 Points
Jason Dirnbauer
Jason Dirnbauer
18,815 Points

I believe it's always better to wrap logic in functions. You can always put looping logic in the function. This leads to reusability down the road. In looking at your code you have the function structure properly setup. You would then call your function by using compare(valueForI).You pass arguments from the function call which become parameters in the function declaration itself. More info can be found at the below two links.

https://www.w3schools.com/js/js_function_parameters.asp https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Guide/Functions