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

raj bhattarai
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raj bhattarai
Courses Plus Student 392 Points
Posted by raj bhattarai
raj bhattarai
Courses Plus Student 392 Points

why is it saying error when i declare variable as var firstName = ram; .it says error

var firstName = ram;

script.js 
var firstName = raj;
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>

1 Answer

Alexander La Bianca
Alexander La Bianca
15,959 Points
Alexander La Bianca
Alexander La Bianca
15,959 Points

raj is not defined. If you want to assign it to a string you need to write:

var firstName = "raj";