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JavaScript

Joseph Torres
Joseph Torres
6,280 Points
Posted by Joseph Torres
Joseph Torres
6,280 Points

question about properties and functions and methods in Javascript

Im a little confused between a property such as .write or .lenght vs an alert(). I understand what they mean individually but Im confused as to if alert() is a method and .proprty

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points

The parentheses are the clue.

Parentheses after an identifier are used for calling a function or method. So it's a function if you use it by itself, and a method if you apply it to another identifier with a period in between.