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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Creating Reusable Code with Functions Create a max() Function

Posted by Ben Mohammad
Ben Mohammad
5,659 Points

Any hints.......

to help get me on my way is 7 15 in the morning my brain aint working yet. Please elaborate........Thanks

script.js 
function max (3, 5);{

}

2 Answers

Simon Coates
Simon Coates
28,694 Points
Simon Coates
Simon Coates
28,694 Points

try

function max(une, deus){
 if (une>deus) {
   return une;
  }
  else {
    return deus;
  }
}
alert( max(3, 4));

you don't need a ; between the function name and ().

the parameters need names to be declared in the function definition. I chose une, deus.

Once, you have a function declared, test which value is bigger and return it.

The values matter when you invoke/call the function.

Ben Mohammad
Ben Mohammad
5,659 Points

so how do i add an alert beneath the function and call it to two numbers I'm lost mate!!!

Simon Coates
Simon Coates
28,694 Points
Simon Coates
Simon Coates
28,694 Points

I included the alert. see above.

Ben Mohammad
Ben Mohammad
5,659 Points
Ben Mohammad
Ben Mohammad
5,659 Points

I think i get it more or less anyway. Thanks for the prompt response.