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Variables related coding questions

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How do I add variables in if else statement

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To add variables in an if else statement, you can use comparison operators to check the values of the variables. Here's an example in JavaScript:

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let num1 = 5; let num2 = 10; if (num1 < num2) { console.log("num1 is less than num2"); } else { console.log("num1 is greater than or equal to num2"); }

In this example, we define two variables num1 and num2. We then use the less than comparison operator (<) to check if num1 is less than num2. If it is, we print out a message saying so. If it's not, we print out a different message saying that num1 is greater than or equal to num2.

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Asked 2 years ago in JavaScript by Oluwayemisi

how can i combine variables to create a sentence using javascript

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In JavaScript, you can use the + operator to easily combine multiple strings and variables into one sentence. For example:

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let name = "Jane"; let age = 28; let sentence = "My name is " + name + " and I am " + age + " years old."; console.log(sentence);

This will output the following string: My name is Jane and I am 28 years old.

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can I use a variable from a different function in a new function for the same declared value?

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Yes, you can use a variable from a different function in a different function. To do so, you need to set the variable as global, for example in JavaScript:

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let globalVariable = 0; function functionOne () { globalVariable = 3; console.log('Declaring Global Variable in Function One'); console.log('globalVariable: '+globalVariable); }; function functionTwo () { console.log('Using Global Variable in Function Two'); console.log('globalVariable: '+globalVariable); }; functionOne(); functionTwo();

Output: Declaring Global Variable in Function One globalVariable: 3 Using Global Variable in Function Two globalVariable: 3

More information about global variables and how to use them can be found here: https://www.w3schools.com/js/js_scope.asp.

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how to create 8 different random variables in a shorter line

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You can create 8 different random variables in a shorter line using the destructuring assignment syntax in JavaScript.

For example:

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// short line of code const [ var1, var2, var3, var4, var5, var6, var7, var8 ] = [Math.random(), Math.random(), Math.random(), Math.random(), Math.random(), Math.random(), Math.random(), Math.random()]; console.log(var1); console.log(var2); console.log(var3); console.log(var4); console.log(var5); console.log(var6); console.log(var7); console.log(var8);

More information and examples can be found here: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Operators/Destructuring_assignment

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how to write a code with java that asks two addition math questions using random variables

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You can write code in Java to ask two addition math questions using random variables like this:

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import java.util.Random; public class QuestionGenerator{ public static void main (String[] args){ Random rand = new Random(); // Set the maximum number int maxNumber = 10; // Generate first random number int num1 = rand.nextInt(maxNumber); // Generate second random number int num2 = rand.nextInt(maxNumber); // Output the math question System.out.println("What is " + num1 + " + " + num2 + "?"); } }

You can try this code here: https://repl.it/@TseTsuiu/QuestionGenerator

👩‍💻 Technical question

how to write variables in code

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Declaring a variable in code typically involves using the keyword const or let before the variable name in most languages, unless declared as a var in JavaScript.

Here's an example of declaring a variable in JavaScript:

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let myVariable = 5;

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Create variables called city and country with your hometown and country, and output a sentence including the 2 variables

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var city = 'New York'; var country = 'United States'; console.log(`I am from ${city}, ${country}.`);

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Create variables called city and country with your hometown and country, and output a sentence including the 2 variables such as I am from Toulouse, in France

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let city = 'Toulouse'; let country = 'France'; console.log(`I am from ${city}, in ${country}.`);

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what is public and private in typescript

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In TypeScript, public and private access modifiers control how a class member (variable, method, constructor, etc.) can be accessed from other classes.

Public: Members declared as public can be accessed from anywhere inside or outside of the class.

Private: Members declared as private cannot be accessed from outside of the class.

Example:

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class Foo { public name: string; private age: number; constructor(name: string, age: number) { this.name = name; this.age = age; } }

In this example, name is a public member, able to be accessed by other classes. However, age is a private member, and can be accessed only by other members of the same class.

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Asked 2 years ago in JavaScript by Letlhogonolo Milleun

Create variables called city and country with your hometown and country, and output a sentence including the 2 variables such as I am from Pretoria, in South Africa

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let city = "Pretoria"; let country = "South Africa"; console.log(`I am from ${city}, in ${country}`);

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How do I create a sentence in JavaScript using variables?

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You can create a sentence in JavaScript using variables by combining different strings with the + operator.

For example:

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let adjective = "exciting"; let verb = "learning"; let sentence = "SheCodes is " + adjective + " to be " + verb + " new coding skills!"; console.log(sentence) // Outputs: SheCodes is exciting to be learning new coding skills!

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explain javascript varibles

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In JavaScript declarations of a variable begins with the keyword var (or let or const if using ES6 syntax). This keyword indicates that a variable has been declared, much like in other languages such as C, C++, Java, etc.

Variables are used to store data, and that data can be a number, a string (text), or a Boolean (true/false).

For example:

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// Declare a variable var message; // Assign value to the variable message = 'Hello World!'; // Log the value of the variable console.log(message); // Outputs: Hello World!

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How do I create a sentence in JavaScript using variables?

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You can create a sentence in JavaScript using string interpolation by defining the variables then enclosing them in the ` template literal, like this:

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let name = "Athena"; let age = 8; console.log(`My name is ${name} and I'm ${age} years old.`); // outputs: My name is Athena and I'm 8 years old.

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What is the difference between variables let, const and var?

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Variables let and const both indicate that a variable can be reassigned a value, however const declares a constant value which can never be reassigned and must be initialized at the time it is declared. Var is similar to let except it has the added feature of having function scope instead of block scope. That is, you can declare a variable with the same name in different scopes as long as it is a different var declaration. For example:

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let x = 1; if (true) { let x = 5; //different x from the global scope } // x still equals one

On the other hand, the following code snippet would result in an error if you had used let instead of var:

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var x = 1; if (true) { var x = 5; //same x as the global scope } // x now equals five

Therefore, let and const variables are block scoped and var variables are function scoped.

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Asked 2 years ago in JavaScript by Fatima Zohra

define variables in javascript

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Variables in JavaScript allow you to store data and assign it to a name. A variable is defined using the let or var keyword, followed by the name of the variable. For example:

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let myName = "Athena";

This will create a variable called myName and assign it the value "Athena". Variables can be reassigned to different values like this:

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myName = "Amelia";

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Asked 2 years ago in Python by Martina

how does python work

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Python is a programming language that uses objects, classes, and variables to create, store, and manipulate data. It is a high-level language, meaning it is highly abstracted from the computer's physical hardware, making it easier to read and write. Python is an interpreted language - it is not compiled, rather it is translated into a form the computer understands at runtime. Python uses statements and code blocks to structure tasks and handle different cases; This enables users to develop complex programs in a fraction of the time it takes to write the same code in a language such as C++. You can find more information about Python here.

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what is the benefit of an object in js?

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Using objects in JavaScript can be beneficial as they allow data to be organized in an efficient and manageable way. Objects help you to keep related variables and functions together, allowing you to create modular code that can be reused and abstracted away into reusable components. Objects also enable you to create properties that can be shared and reused across multiple instances of the same object, making it possible to create objects with the same structure but different values.

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javascript sentence where to input variables

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let result = `The result of adding ${x + y} is ${x + y}.`

This statement uses string interpolation to create a string using variables x and y.

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Asked 2 years ago in JavaScript by Phaphamani

Create variables called city and country with your hometown and country, and output a sentence including the 2 variables using javascript

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In Javascript the syntax for declaring variables looks like this:

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var city = "name of city"; var country = "name of country";

To output a sentence including the 2 variables we can use template literals and console.log as shown below:

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console.log(`My hometown is ${city}, ${country}.`);

In this example if your hometown is Paris, France, the code block would look like this:

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var city = "Paris"; var country = "France"; console.log(`My hometown is ${city}, ${country}.`);

Running this code block in a Javascript environment would output the sentence "My hometown is Paris, France."

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Asked 2 years ago in Python by Maphoko

basics for python

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Python is a programming language that can be used for a variety of applications. It is a high-level, interpreted and general-purpose dynamic programming language. Python is widely regarded as a straightforward, easy-to-learn and powerful programming language. To get started, you should begin by understanding the basics of Python syntax, such as expressions, variables, assignments, conditional statements and loops.

These tutorials from W3Schools provide a good starting point for learning the basics of Python:

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What is the differences between Java and Javascript?

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Java and Javascript are two very different programming languages. Java is an object-oriented, class-based, general-purpose programming language while Javascript is a prototype-based scripting language. Java is compiled into bytecode, which then runs on a virtual machine or browser, while JavaScript is an interpreted language run directly inside a web browser. Java is strongly typed, which means it requires variables to be declared before use, whereas JavaScript is a loosely typed language which allows for variables to be changed more freely.

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what are variables in javascript

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Variables in JavaScript are containers for storing data values. They can contain any data type, such as numbers, strings, arrays and even other objects. Variables are declared using the var keyword, and can be assigned a value with the = operator. For example:

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var x = 5;

This declaration creates a variable named x that contains the value 5. Variables in JavaScript are also case-sensitive. For more information, check out the JavaScript documentation.

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How can I use CSS Variables?

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CSS Variables, also known as Custom Properties, can be used to store and reference values that can be reused throughout different parts of the style sheet. They are declared within a style sheet using the -- syntax. For example:

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:root { --main-bg-color: #FFF; } body { background-color: var(--main-bg-color); }

More information on CSS Variables can be found here: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/Using_CSS_variables

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