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JavaScript Callback Functions in JavaScript Callbacks with Timers Using a Repeat Timer with setInterval

Posted by Saud Tauqeer
Saud Tauqeer
Courses Plus Student 8,099 Points

Line number 3 of the code from the video. need some help. thank you

Someone please clarify me how does the function getTime(); is working, why make a if statement?

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

The "if" in "getTime" just makes sure that the output will always be 2 digits. If the value is less than 10, it puts an extra "0" in front.