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JavaScript JavaScript Loops, Arrays and Objects Tracking Data Using Objects The Build an Object Challenge, Part 2 Solution

Posted by Jeff Borg
Jeff Borg
4,302 Points

My code is different then what was presented in the soloution video.

I ran through this challenge and got my output to resemble that of what was required, however I coded this differently. Are there any advantages or disadvantages to how I wrote my code vs how it is portraied in the video?

var message = '';

function print(message) {
  var div = document.getElementById('output')
    div.innerHTML = message;
}

for (var x in students) {
  message += '<b><p>Student: ' +  students[x].name + '</p></b><p>Track: ' + students[x].track + '</p><p>Points: ' + students[x].points + '</p><p>Achievements: ' + students[x].achievements + '</p>';
 };

print(message);

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

In programming, it's the result that counts.

The more complex a task is, the more different ways a program can be written to handle it. Any way that creates the correct result is a "right" way, particularly in such a small program.

With experience you will learn techniques to make your larger programs more efficient, compact, and easily understood. But achieving the goal will still be the primary objective.

Jeff Borg
Jeff Borg
4,302 Points
Jeff Borg
Jeff Borg
4,302 Points

Thanks Steven! I just wanted to make sure it was still a passable chunk of code :)

Much appreciated!