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What is NaN
NaN stands for "Not a Number" and is a value in JavaScript used to represent an undefined or unrepresentable value. NaN is the result of an operation that was supposed to return a number, but couldn't because of an error or undefined/empty value. For example, dividing zero by zero or attempting to parse a string that doesn't contain a valid number will result in NaN.
Here's an example of the use of NaN in JavaScript:
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console.log(0/0); // This will return NaN
console.log(parseInt("hello")); // This will return NaN
👩💻 Turn NaN into a number
You can use the isNaN() function in JavaScript to check whether a value is NaN, and then convert it to a number if necessary. The isNaN() function returns true if the value is NaN, and false if it is a number (or can be converted to a number).
Once you confirm that a value is NaN, you can convert it to a number using the Number() function.
Here's an example:
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let myVariable = NaN;
if (isNaN(myVariable)) {
myVariable = Number(myVariable);
}
console.log(myVariable); // This will return "NaN" as a number type
Note that even after converting NaN to a number, it will still have the same value as NaN, which is not a valid number.
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SheCodes Athena will help you with technical questions about your code using artificial intelligence to find the answer. Imagine a super powerful human who has memorized everything on the internet and can access that knowledge in a matter of seconds. 🤯
SheCodes Athena can answer most coding-related questions, even complicated ones! It can even find bugs in your code and tell you how to fix them in just a few seconds. Impressive, right?
Just remember we're still in testing mode so the AI may return strange or incorrect replies. Feel free to message us if this happens!
SheCodes Athena can only reply to coding-related technical questions. The same type of questions you would ask in the channels on Slack.
For questions that are not coding-related, write us here 😃
You should treat Athena like a SheCodes team member, so always be polite! 😊 Ask your questions as detailed as possible, just like you would do on Slack.
Here are some examples:
- Prettier isn't working on my VS Code. How do I fix this?
- How do I make bullet points with different colors using the list element?
- My code in Codesandbox is having some issues. Can you please tell me what the issue is? [Include the link to your Codesandbox]
For now, SheCodes Athena is limited to 5 questions per day for each student.
In that case, you can either ask SheCodes Athena a follow-up question, or you can post on the designated weekly channel on Slack!
Our technical assistants are still available on Slack and are always happy to help! 😍💪
Remember, questions are limited to 1000 characters.
- If you're working with an HTML file: Post a snippet of your code related to the issue you're having (just copy the code and paste it into the question box).
- If you're working with Codesandbox: Good news, you can just post the link to your Codesandbox and the AI Assistant will be able to view your code.
- If you have a longer question that would require an entire HTML file or more than 1000 characters, post it in the designated weekly channels on Slack! 😃
Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom, among other elements. She received her name from the city of Athens, which she is known for protecting.
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Not likely. AI can automate tasks and make developers' jobs more efficient but it can't fully replace the human ability to deal with complex software. And AI will still require human developers to supervise and improve it further.
So developers may see their tasks change but they won't be replaced by AI. 👩💻🤝💻