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JavaScript Primitive Data Type Variables and Console Log
Difficulty: Beginner
Duration: Up to 40 minutes
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Description
In programming, variables are named containers for the purpose of storing data. This value may or may not change depending on the type of variable and the conditions set forth by the program's instructions (code).
console.log()
is a function that prints a message to the JavaScript console. The message printed is dependent on what is pass through as an argument inside of the parentheses.
In this lab, you are to declare variables of different primitive types. Then output each variable's value in the console.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this lab, you will be able to:
- Declare variables of different primitive data types
- Use
console.log()
to output the variable's value to the console
Intended Audience
- Beginners learning front-end development
- Software Engineers who need to learn front-end technologies to expand their skill set
Prerequisites
The following courses and labs can ensure your success:
Covered topics
Lab steps
Introduction to JavaScript Labs
Declare a string variable
Display string in the console
Declare a boolean variable
Display boolean in the console
Declare a number variable
Display number in console