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JavaScript JavaScript Loops, Arrays and Objects Tracking Data Using Objects Access and Set Object Properties

Rafael Sanchez
Rafael Sanchez
11,804 Points
Posted by Rafael Sanchez
Rafael Sanchez
11,804 Points

hey guy's I'm having trouble with this challenge. Can I get some help?

population = 8.406e6

script.js 
var newYork = {
  population: 100,
  latitude: '40.7127 N',
  longitude: '74.0059 W'
};
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <meta charset="utf-8">
  <title>JavaScript Objects</title>
</head>
<body>
<script src="script.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

1 Answer

Marcus Parsons
Marcus Parsons
15,719 Points

Hey Rafael,

You have to first call the object you are using and then set its property to that value. If you just call population = 8.406e6 you are setting a new variable called population. Remember that when setting properties, you use this notation:

object.property = value;