A JavaScript program is a list of statements that the browser executes one by one, top to bottom.
Statements are separated by semicolons ;. They are optional in most cases but recommended.
Extra spaces and line breaks are ignored, so format code for readability.
Statements can be grouped in code blocks with curly braces { }.
Keywords such as let, if, for, function and return start statements.
💡 Key Takeaways: JavaScript Statements
Mastering JavaScript Statements helps you write clean and reliable JavaScript code. Follow standard conventions, test edge cases, and keep logic simple. Try running the code example below and complete the exercises to build confidence.
JavaScript Statements Code Example
JavaScript
<pre id="out"></pre>
<script>
const log = (...a) => document.getElementById("out").textContent += a.join(" ") + "\n";
let a = 5;
let b = 6;
let c = a + b;
log("a + b =", c);
{
// A code block
let message = "Inside a block";
log(message);
}
</script>
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JavaScript Statements Practice Exercises
Check what you learned in “JavaScript Statements”.
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Fill in the blank
End the statement correctly.
let total = 5 + 3
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Multiple choice
How are JavaScript statements executed?
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Code challenge
Create a = 4 and b = 6 and log their product.
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