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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Creating Reusable Code with Functions Returning a Value from a Function

Posted by Rene Guzman
Rene Guzman
8,587 Points

I'm completely stuck on this. I feel like I've tried every possible way and all I get is Task 1 no longer working

I'm completely stuck on this. I feel like I've tried every possible way and all I get is Task 1 no longer working. I've watched the 2 vids from the section repeatedy and I just can't figure out what else to try

script.js 
function getYear() {
    var year = new Date().getFullYear();
    return year;
}
getYear() {
    var yearToday;
}
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>

3 Answers

Steven Ang
Steven Ang
41,751 Points
Steven Ang
Steven Ang
41,751 Points

First, create a function called getYear() which you've already done, good job. Second, copy and paste the code given to you and return the variable. Finally, call the function and store it in a variable named "yearToday".

function getYear() {
  var year = new Date().getFullYear();
  return year;
}

yearToday = getYear();
james south
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james south
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james south
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james south
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you are not setting the value of the yearToday variable to the return value of the function. when a function is called, it runs and any return value is returned at the point in the code the function was called. this can then be assigned using the assignment = operator to a variable. so you don't need the brackets for a new block, just var myVar = myFunc() like that.

Rene Guzman
Rene Guzman
8,587 Points
Rene Guzman
Rene Guzman
8,587 Points

Thank you guys for your answers. After seeing your replies and rethinking what I was doing I realized I was overcomplicating what had to be done lol Thanks again