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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Storing and Tracking Information with Variables Create a variable with a string

Artiium Arbyummi
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Artiium Arbyummi
Courses Plus Student 560 Points
Posted by Artiium Arbyummi
Artiium Arbyummi
Courses Plus Student 560 Points

Create a player variable with the string 'Jasmine' in it.? What I did was var player = "jasmine"; I need help

What I did was var player = "jasmine"; because I was under the impression that string is whatever is in the "" correct? but it says I got it wrong

app.js 
var player = "jasmine";
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE HTML>
<html>
<head>
  <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">
  <title>JavaScript Basics</title>
</head>
<body>
<script src="app.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

1 Answer

Katie Wood
Katie Wood
19,141 Points

Hi there,

You pretty much have it - your code is valid, it just isn't exactly what the challenge directions ask for. The challenge asks for "Jasmine", but you're storing "jasmine". If you capitalize the 'J', you should pass. Your understanding of strings is exactly right - it'll store whatever is inside the quotes. Just have to watch those sneaky challenge directions!

Happy coding!

Artiium Arbyummi
Artiium Arbyummi
Courses Plus Student 560 Points
Artiium Arbyummi
Artiium Arbyummi
Courses Plus Student 560 Points

You're absolutely right! I just realized that, I need to slow down! Thank you!