JavaScript Functions
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Objective
I can write a JavaScript function to perform a specific task.
Part 1 of 4
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
A JavaScript function is a sub program that performs a specific task, such as calculate, print, or process data.
- 2
To declare a function, you start with the function keyword, then the function name, parentheses, and curly brackets containing the code to be executed.
- 3
A function can only return one thing, but you can return an object containing multiple values if needed.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
9 questions
What keyword is used to declare a function in JavaScript?
What is the primary purpose of parameters in a JavaScript function?
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
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“Write a JavaScript Function called 'stackPancakes' that will have Karol the dog place three balls on one spot. Remember to include the function key word and curly brackets. ”
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