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JavaScript JavaScript Foundations Variables Hoisting

Steve Leichman
Steve Leichman
7,008 Points
Posted by Steve Leichman
Steve Leichman
7,008 Points

Hoisting 'if' statement issue.

So, I've done the step of moving the variable to where it needs to be, but now it's telling me:

Bummer! You should assign the 'status' in the if statement.

I've tried a few iterations of what I'd thought to be correct, but obviously none of it has been. What belongs in the if statement that I'm missing?

Thanks!!!!!!

Alter the 'elevatorCloseButton' function to follow the best practices in declaring variables within the scope of the function.

<script>

function elevatorCloseButton(pushed) {
    var status = "I'll close when I'm ready.";
    if (pushed) {

    }

}

elevatorCloseButton(true);

</script>

1 Answer

Steve Leichman
Steve Leichman
7,008 Points
Steve Leichman
Steve Leichman
7,008 Points

Figured it out:

<script>

function elevatorCloseButton(pushed) {
    var status;
    if (pushed) {
        status = "I'll close when I'm ready.";
    }

}

elevatorCloseButton(true);

</script>