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JavaScript JavaScript Loops Working with 'for' Loops Terminate a Loop

Posted by virginia chubo
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virginia chubo
Web Development Techdegree Student 1,567 Points

I having problems wi

script.js 
let message = "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious";
message = message.length;

for ( let i = 1; i < message; i++ ) {
  if ( i === message / 2 ) {

    console.log('The loop has terminated...');
  }
  console.log(`Logging the number ${i}`);
}
console.log('The program continues...');

2 Answers

Paul Messmer
Paul Messmer
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Paul Messmer
Paul Messmer
15,023 Points

You have to add the word "break" where it needs to break out of the loop. This immediately stops the loop from executing so be sure to add it after saying it is terminated. I hope this helps

virginia chubo
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virginia chubo
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virginia chubo
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virginia chubo
Web Development Techdegree Student 1,567 Points

Thank you, Paul

Paul Messmer
Paul Messmer
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Not a problem virginia chubo , were you able to figure it out?