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

Aneesh Datta
Aneesh Datta
979 Points

Can't seem to figure out my error

Any feedback on why my code is failing would be greatly appreciated. I'm sure it's a small issue. Thx. in advance.

script.js
var secret = "empty"

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>

3 Answers

Tim Strand
Tim Strand
22,458 Points

it helps when you include the error. after testing your code there is a syntax error on line 3. sb do{} while() you have do}}while()

var secret = "empty";
do **}**
  secret = prompt("What is the secret password?");
} while ( secret !== "sesame" );
document.write("You know the secret password. Welcome.");
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

It looks like you just have a typo — the brace after the "do" is facing the wrong way (it needs to be an open brace instead of a close brace).

Aneesh Datta
Aneesh Datta
979 Points

Thanks Tim! It'll be the last time I make that mistake. =)