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Cliff Jackson
2,887 PointsFunction problem?
I cannot assign the variable $flavor to the get_flavor function. A long time back in the PHP course functions where covered but can't find a way on this one.??
<?php
include "flavor.php";
echo "Hal's favorite flavor of ice cream is ____.";
return get_flavor() {
$flavor = get_flavor();
}
?>
2 Answers
Spenser Hale
20,915 PointsHello Cliff Jackson
The code you provided is appears to be a mix of defining a new function and calling a function. You have the correct answer there, just it is wrapped in some incorrect code.
How a function is defined: *(which you do not need to do since you are including it) *
<?php
function get_flavor() {
return 'vanilla';
}
How a function is called:
<?php
get_flavor();
How to assign a variable from the return of a function:
<?php
$flavor = get_flavor();
So putting it all back together:
<?php
// Adds the flavor.php file to application, which in that file the function get_flavor() is defined.
include "flavor.php";
// Calls the get_flavor function and assigns its returned value to variable $flavor
$flavor = get_flavor();
// Takes the variable $flavor and prints it in the string
echo "Hal's favorite flavor of ice cream is $flavor.";
Cliff Jackson
2,887 PointsI think one of the big problems i had was the order the code was put on the page which in the challenge(Happens a lot) there was no mention of having it in a certain order.
Spenser Hale
20,915 PointsI agree that sometimes instructions can be out of order from how you need to implement, however working in this industry that will come up a lot, and it would be best to be familiar with understanding how you will need to procedural write the code.
I hope you were able to pass the challenge now. I would appreciate you selecting my answer as best answer if it helped you solve your problem.