JavaScript · Language basics

Function declaration

A named function hoisted to the top of its scope. Good for top-level utilities.

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Syntax

function name(args) { … }

Example

Try it

function greet(name) {
  return `Hello, ${name}`;
}
console.log(greet("Ada"));

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