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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Storing and Tracking Information with Variables Using String Methods

Posted by Raedawn Long
Raedawn Long
6,943 Points

hello again, when adding strings to same line

I am asked to add other variables to same string, which I have done but keeps giving Synatax Error message, any suggestions?

app.js 
var id = "23188xtr";
var lastName = "Smith";

var userName = id.toUpperCase(); = #lastName.toUpperCase();
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="app.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points

Here's a few hints:

  • an assignment ("=") needs a term on the left to assign to
  • literal strings must be enclosed in quotes
  • to join strings, use the concatenation operator ("+") between them