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JavaScript Callback Functions in JavaScript Introduction to Callback Functions Creating a Simple Callback Function

Posted by Amy Tomey
Amy Tomey
12,847 Points

when he says "we are not using parenthesis" and highlights (callback), does he mean he's not using quotes?

the teacher is pointing to >>> (callback) <<< and saying we aren't using parenthesis? he really means "", right? (a little confused here... is it just me?)

1 Answer

Reggie Williams
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Reggie Williams
Treehouse Teacher
Reggie Williams
Reggie Williams
Treehouse Teacher

Hey Amy Tomey great question! He means the parenthesis after the sayHello function. sayHello() would run the function while sayHello is just a storing the function