JavaScript for Beginners Variables and Data Types
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Variables and Data Types ~12min

Variables

Variables store data. In modern JavaScript we use let and const:

let name = "Bethwel"; // can change
const PI = 3.14; // cannot change

console.log(name); // prints: Bethwel

Data Types

  • String — text in quotes: "hello"
  • Number — 42, 3.14
  • Boolean — true or false
  • Array — [1, 2, 3]
  • Object — {name: "Merik", age: 2}

Task

Create variables for your name, age, and favorite language. Display them on the page!

Preview