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Learn Writing Functions | Functions
New Script JS
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New Script JS

New Script JS

1. Basic Controls
2. Functions
3. Loops
4. If-Else Statements
5. Challenges

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Writing Functions

Parts of a Function

  • Declaration: It starts with the function keyword.
  • Name: The identifier for the function like ninjaController, lootBox, etc.
  • Parameters: Variables listed in parentheses that accept values when the function is called.
  • Body: A block of code inside curly braces {} which performs the function's actions.
  • Return Value: Optional statement to output a value. Without it, functions return undefined.

Example

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  • ninjaController : Controls the ninja by calling lootBox twice and moving right four times.

  • lootBox : Defines a set of actions (moving, picking sushi) for the ninja.

  • Parameter: Both functions take a ninja object that has methods like goRight() , goUp() , etc.

Each function organizes repeated actions into neat, reusable blocks, keeping your code simple and easy to update.

Task

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book
Writing Functions

Parts of a Function

  • Declaration: It starts with the function keyword.
  • Name: The identifier for the function like ninjaController, lootBox, etc.
  • Parameters: Variables listed in parentheses that accept values when the function is called.
  • Body: A block of code inside curly braces {} which performs the function's actions.
  • Return Value: Optional statement to output a value. Without it, functions return undefined.

Example

js

ninja.js

html

index.html

js

preset.js

copy
  • ninjaController : Controls the ninja by calling lootBox twice and moving right four times.

  • lootBox : Defines a set of actions (moving, picking sushi) for the ninja.

  • Parameter: Both functions take a ninja object that has methods like goRight() , goUp() , etc.

Each function organizes repeated actions into neat, reusable blocks, keeping your code simple and easy to update.

Task

Swipe to start coding

Solution

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Section 2. Chapter 2
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