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JavaScript

Is it necessary to use a semicolon at the end of a Arrow Function Expressions

hi there, i have a question, is it necessary to use a semicolon at the end of a Arrow Function Expressions to run it?

in this video we have been told to use it, because its a variable with a function. but in the examples https://teamtreehouse.com/library/javascript-functions/arrow-functions/concise-arrow-function-syntax and on https://www.w3schools.com/js/js_arrow_function.asp and when i practice, it works also without the ;

thanks for checking my question!

kind regards, Max

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1 Answer

Hi Max!

I'm led to believe they are optional.

These are worth reading (for more info):

http://flaviocopes.com/javascript-automatic-semicolon-insertion/

https://teamtreehouse.com/community/arrow-function-semicolon-required

I hope that helps.

Stay safe and happy coding!