How can we store the returned value from a function in a variable or constant?
To store the returned value from a function in a variable or constant in JavaScript, we can utilize the concept of function invocation and assignment. When a function is invoked, it can return a value using the `return` statement. This returned value can then be stored in a variable or constant for further use in the program.
To demonstrate this, let's consider a simple example where we have a function named `calculateSum` that takes two parameters and returns their sum:
javascript
function calculateSum(a, b) {
return a + b;
}
To store the returned value from this function in a variable, we can assign the variable with the function call:
javascript var result = calculateSum(3, 4); console.log(result); // Output: 7
In this example, the function `calculateSum` is called with arguments `3` and `4`. The returned value, which is `7` (the sum of `3` and `4`), is then assigned to the variable `result`. Finally, we print the value of `result` using `console.log`.
Similarly, we can store the returned value in a constant using the same approach:
javascript const result = calculateSum(3, 4); console.log(result); // Output: 7
Here, the only difference is that we use the `const` keyword instead of `var` to declare the constant `result`.
It is important to note that the returned value can be of any JavaScript data type, including numbers, strings, booleans, objects, or even other functions. The type of the returned value will determine the type of the variable or constant in which it is stored.
To store the returned value from a function in a variable or constant in JavaScript, we need to invoke the function and assign the returned value to the desired variable or constant. This allows us to capture and use the result of the function in our program.
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