JavaScript Syntax Rules
JavaScript Syntax Rules
JavaScript has a syntax that’s similar to many C-style programming languages, though with its unique aspects. Most JavaScript statements syntax has the same syntax as in C language.
Some of the basic JavaScript syntax rules are as follows:
Case Sensitivity
JavaScript is case-sensitive. myVar and MyVar are different identifiers.
JavaScript Statements
JavaScript statement is terminated with a semicolon(;)
Each instruction is a statement. Use semicolons (;) to separate them.
let x = 5;
let y = 10;
console.log(x + y);
JavaScript Comments
// Single-line comment
/* Multi-line
comment */
JavaScript Variables
Declared using var, let, or const.
let name = "Alice";
const pi = 3.14;
var age = 25;
JavaScript Identifiers
- Must start with a letter, underscore (
_), or dollar sign ($). - Cannot start with a number.
- Examples:
userName,_count,$price
JavaScript Data Types
- Number:
10,3.14 - String:
"Hello",'World' - Boolean:
true,false - Null:
null - Undefined:
undefined - Objects & Arrays:
{},[]
Operators
- Arithmetic:
+,-,*,/,% - Assignment:
=,+=,-= - Comparison:
==,===,!=,<,> - Logical:
&&,||,!
JavaScript Functions
function greet(name) {
return "Hello " + name;
}
const add = (a, b) => a + b;
JavaScript Blocks
Use { } to define block scope.
if (true) {
let x = 5;
console.log(x);
}
Whitespace
JavaScript ignores extra spaces, tabs, and line breaks. Use them only for readability.
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JavaScript Tutorials
JavaScript tutorials on this website can be found at:
To learn more about JavaScript, visit
- https://www.javascript.com/