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JavaScript JavaScript Loops, Arrays and Objects Simplify Repetitive Tasks with Loops Create a `do...while` loop

Derek Dorazio
Derek Dorazio
1,004 Points

Been stuck on this challenge for a while.. seeking help/advice.

Bummer: You only need to call the prompt() method once, and only inside the loop. Hint: Declare the secret variable before the loop.

script.js
var secret = prompt("What is the secret password?");
do {
  secret = prompt("What is the secret password?");
  } while ( secret !== "sesame" )
document.write("You know the secret password. Welcome.");
index.html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <meta charset="utf-8">
  <title>JavaScript Loops</title>
</head>
<body>
<script src="script.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

1 Answer

Just do what the bummer message says and only prompt inside the loop. Outside the loop declare the variable as follows:

var secret = "";