Technical Resolution: Alert Customization Based on Input
In the realm of web development, crafting engaging user experiences is paramount. One crucial aspect is ensuring that alerts and notifications are displayed appropriately based on user input. This technical blog post delves into the intricacies of this process, addressing two critical issues in the provided logic.
Addressing Logical Errors
-
Logical Operator Mistake:
The conditionif (keepRunning = false)
contains an incorrect logical operator. The assignment operator=
should be replaced with a comparison operator such as==
or===
. Failure to do so can lead to unexpected behavior. -
Variable Scope Error:
Outside thefor
loop, the variablei
is inaccessible. To rectify this, utilizecolorNames.length
in theif
conditions instead. This ensures that the code operates as intended.
Working Example:
// Variable for while loop
var colorNames = [];
var keepRunning = true;
// Keep naming colors until done
while (keepRunning === true) {
var newColor = prompt('Name as many colors as you can!' + "\n" + 'If you can\'t think of any more, leave empty and hit OK.');
// Test if prompt box has something in it or not
if (newColor.length > 0) {
colorNames.push(newColor);
} else {
keepRunning = false;
}
}
// Display color names entered
for (var i = 0; i < colorNames.length; i++) {
var cName = colorNames[i];
document.write(cName + " ");
}
// Alert pop up based on number of inputs
if (keepRunning === false) {
if (colorNames.length <= 4) {
alert('That\'s all you could think of? Refresh and try again!')
} else if (colorNames.length <= 8) {
alert('Not bad, but you can probably do better. Refresh to play again.')
} else if (colorNames.length <= 12) {
alert('Wow! You really know your colors! You can refresh to challenge yourself again!')
} else if (colorNames.length >= 15) {
alert('I don\'t think anyone could do better than this, nice job!')
}
}
In conclusion, attention to detail and a solid understanding of logical operators and variable scope are essential for creating flawless web applications. This blog post serves as a valuable resource for developers seeking to enhance their skills in managing user input and displaying appropriate feedback.