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JavaScript Interpolation

Alanis Chua
Alanis Chua
2,830 Points
Posted by Alanis Chua
Alanis Chua
2,830 Points

interpolation and template literal

the line with interpolation ${} must be quoted with . is optional on other string but is much more cleanse.. am i getting it right?

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,198 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,198 Points

I think you're trying to show symbols which require special formatting and will not appear otherwise.

But a template literal must be enclosed with accents, otherwise known as "back-ticks". :point_right: ` :point_left:

Example:

var name = "Joe";             // this is a normal string
alert(`My name is ${name}`);  // this is a template literal

To learn how to format code, see the instructions for code formatting in the Markdown Cheatsheet pop-up below the "Add an Answer" area. :arrow_heading_down:   Or watch this video on code formatting.