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JavaScript basics: Number calculations

Build number calculations inside the persistent Course dashboard: Number calculations starter project.

JavaScript basics

10 minutes Core Lesson 68 of 120

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Name the lesson values

Add the exact const declarations for the lesson topic and project name.

Target: app.js · Replace the starter comment in app.js.
Evidence: Two descriptive constants store the lesson values.

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Instructions 10 minutes

Load exact snippets or type matching Web code. Run each task, compare the preview, then press Check to save the lesson.

Start with the Current task. Edit its named project file, press Run, compare the reviewed preview, then continue. Press Check only after every task is complete.

Name the lesson values

Add the exact const declarations for the lesson topic and project name.

Target app.js · Replace the starter comment in app.js. Evidence Two descriptive constants store the lesson values. Snippet

const lessonTopic = "Number calculations";
const projectName = "Course dashboard: Number calculations";

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Define a small function

Add the exact buildStatus function and return statement.

Target app.js · After the first declarations. Evidence A named function accepts a parameter and returns a status string. Snippet

function buildStatus(topic) {
  return `${topic} is ready`;
}

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Use the function and collection

Add the exact learningSteps array, function call, and console statement, then Run and Check.

Target app.js · At the end of app.js. Evidence The function result and array length are used in a final statement. Snippet

const learningSteps = ["read", "run", "check"];
const statusMessage = buildStatus(lessonTopic);
console.log(statusMessage, learningSteps.length);

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Objective

Complete a project-shaped number calculations build while preserving each passing edit.

Hint

Start with the Current task. Open app.js, use Show exact edit when needed, Run, then follow the highlighted next task.

Why it matters

JavaScript basics becomes durable when every syntax choice is tied to a visible project outcome and a specific piece of evidence.

Common mistakes

Editing the wrong file instead of app.js.
Replacing earlier passing work instead of preserving it for the next step.
Pressing Check before every task has passed Run.
Expecting learner HTML, CSS, or JavaScript to execute; the preview uses reviewed scene states only.

Reference

Snippets in this lesson.

Run

Render a simulated preview from the current lesson snippet.

Check

Save the lesson after the required task snippets are complete.

Hint

Show the lesson hint without changing progress.

Reset

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