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JavaScript AngularJS Basics (1.x) Controllers and Scope Creating controllers in Angular

Posted by Dawn Triplett
Dawn Triplett
17,000 Points

Trying to create a new controller

Trying to create a new controller. I've tried: .controller('coolCtrl'); then .controller('coolCtrl', function($scope) {});

Neither worked. Been stuck all day. Any help is appreciated!

app.js 
angular.module('foobar', []);
.controller('coolCtrl');
Dawn Triplett
Dawn Triplett
17,000 Points

The Challenge is: Create new controller called "coolCtrl".

1 Answer

Lukas Dahlberg
Lukas Dahlberg
53,736 Points

You have a semicolon between the module and the controller. The two must be connected: angular.module().controller()...

Dawn Triplett
Dawn Triplett
17,000 Points

Thanks. I just fiqured it out. Makes sense that it needs to be connected.

Answer: angular.module('foobar', []).controller('coolCtrl');