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JavaScript JavaScript and the DOM (Retiring) Making Changes to the DOM Modifying Elements

Posted by Abson Chifodya
Abson Chifodya
11,817 Points

Set the text content of the a tag to be the value stored in the variable inputValue.

It says am duplicating declaration inputValue

app.js 
let inputValue =linkName.value;
const    inputValue = document.getElementById('linkName').value;
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
    <head>
        <title>DOM Manipulation</title>
    </head>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css" />
    <body>
        <div id="content">
            <label>Link Name:</label>
            <input type="text" id="linkName">
            <a id="link" href="https://teamtreehouse.com"></a>
        </div>
        <script src="app.js"></script>
    </body>
</html>

2 Answers

Joseph Wasden
Joseph Wasden
20,406 Points
Joseph Wasden
Joseph Wasden
20,406 Points

You have two variable declarations using the name inputValue. a let and const. Since they are both in the same namespace, they are considered a duplication, which produces your error.

try changing one of their names, or simply not redeclaring the const.

let inputValue =linkName.value; // declared and initialized.
 inputValue = document.getElementById('linkName').value; // notice the removed const. In this way, you aren't duplicating the declaration, merely referencing it.
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points

You have solved task 1 two different ways. Pick one and delete the other, then move on to task 2.

I recommend the 2nd one, it's more verbose but a more "good practice" solution.