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wilkinsdessalines
4,126 PointsIsnt the task ask of us incorrect. It states accept one argument named value. But isn't the task make value a parameter.
Cause If you look right the parathesis next to the function is actually the parameter block not the argument.
function returnValue(value) {
}
returnValue(value);
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5 Answers
Peter Vann
36,425 PointsHi!
Now I see your point.
And I'd have to agree (that you are 100% exactly right!)
(Good eye!)
In task 2, parameter would be the right word, not argument.
They use parameter correctly in task 3, though.
My understanding is that it's (referred to as) a parameter when the function is declared (a variable).
And it's (referred to as) an argument when the function is called (a specific value).
More info:
I hope that helps.
Stay safe and happy coding!
Peter Vann
36,425 PointsHi!
No - think the directions are correct.
They were asking for this:
function returnValue(value) {
return value;
}
A curious thing though, this would NOT pass:
const returnValue = function(value) {
return value;
}
I get:
Bummer: The function declaration doesn't have a parameter named 'value', which is obviously NOT true!?!
Even though that's a perfectly acceptable way to code it.
Also this passes:
const returnValue = (value) => { return value };
But this does NOT:
const returnValue = value => value;
Again, I get:
Bummer: The function declaration doesn't have a parameter named 'value', which is aslo obviously NOT true!?!
The tests can be a bit temperamental!?! LOL
I hope that helps.
Stay safe and happy coding!
wilkinsdessalines
4,126 PointsOk so this is the original code i placed below wish worked fine. But what I'm saying Is the section of where value is. Is a parameter not an argument. So should the task say please place value in a parameter so arguments can later be passed into the function later on or something of those words.
function returnValue(value) {
}
wilkinsdessalines
4,126 PointsOk thank goodness I wanted to make sure I understood the difference between the two. The sentence kinda threw me off there. Im like wait isn't that a parameter. Maybe I should get a special badge for task sentence correction lol. Thanks this article helps alot.
Peter Vann
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wilkinsdessalines
4,126 Pointswilkinsdessalines
4,126 PointsJust so you know i did get this challenge correct. Im just asking isn't the task asked incorrect in the definition of what its asking us to do.