Build return values inside the persistent Field notes: Return values starter project.
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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. Snippetconst lessonTopic = "Return values";
const projectName = "Field notes: Return values";
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Target app.js · After the first declarations. Evidence A named function accepts a parameter and returns a status string. Snippetfunction buildStatus(topic) {
return `${topic} is ready`;
}
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Target app.js · At the end of app.js. Evidence The function result and array length are used in a final statement. Snippetconst learningSteps = ["read", "run", "check"];
const statusMessage = buildStatus(lessonTopic);
console.log(statusMessage, learningSteps.length);
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