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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Storing and Tracking Information with Variables Combining Strings

Posted by Isaac Manford
Isaac Manford
219 Points

var

how do i put in a variable... Apparently I'm doing it wrong

script.js 
var firstName="Dendarula"
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE HTML>
<html>
<head>
  <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">
  <title>JavaScript Basics</title>
</head>
<body>
<script src="script.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

2 Answers

Ryan Rankin
Ryan Rankin
8,261 Points
Ryan Rankin
Ryan Rankin
8,261 Points

You are super close! Don't forget the proper syntax! You need a semicolon at the end!

Isaac Manford
Isaac Manford
219 Points
Isaac Manford
Isaac Manford
219 Points

oooohhh thanks