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This Article is a part of the JavaScript Fundamentals series.
Mutable let
We worked on variables in the last section and now going further with variables, how can we change the stored value inside of a variable?
We used const keyword to declare a constant variable, but if we try to change the value it will give errors.
const a = 4;
a = 8;
If we try to run above the line, it will give TypeError: Assignment to constant variable . Constants are immutable, meaning their value cannot change.
Here comes the keyword let which allows the value to be mutable (meaning it can change).
let a = 4;
a = 8;
The above line will run without error.
Comments
Comments are an important part of programs. Writing good comments is also necessary to be a good programmer and to write clean code.
Coming up with good variable names is also important.
const value = 99;
const price = 99;
Both hold the same value 99 but price is more descriptive.
Comments are only for humans to understand code in a better way. We can write single-line or multi-line comments.
// this is price in U.S. Dollars
const price = 99;
/* The price of all items
Denominated in U.S. Dollars */
const price = 99;
Functions
A function is a reusable code and it returns an output. The function must be defined before calling it. Function call means to execute the function. The word invoke is also used and the meaning is the same as call.
When a function is called, It means you're passing specific input values.
const output = addOne(5);
In the code above, addOne is the function and parenthesis ( ) is used to call the function. We are passing in an input value 5 into our function addOne.
It is not mandatory to have input values in the function. See the below example.
const message = getMessage();
In order to call a function, we must first define it!
function addOne(input) {
return input + 2;
}
In the above code, we are creating a function called addOne which takes one input called input. We are returning the input plus two.
function getMessage() {
return "Hello World!";
}
In the above code, function getMessage does not take input. We are simply returning a string, saying "Hello World!". The return statement will return the desired output of the function.
const a = addOne(2);
Variable a is now assigned to the return value of the addOne function invoked with an input of 2, which evaluates to 4.
Conclusion
Ending with an extra bit of information about JavaScript functions...
If we define/declare a function once, it can be called elsewhere in the program.
Today I learned about Mutable let, Comments, and Functions in JavaScript.