Basic Algorithm Scripting - Truncate a String

JavaScript
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function truncateString(str, num) {
  
  return `${str.slice(0,num)}...`;
}

console.log(truncateString("A-tisket a-tasket A green and yellow basket","A-tisket a-tasket A green".length + 2));

What is Wrong with this code It as pass the test but not accepted by freeCode Camp
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The problem is that you are adding the elipsis to the string regardless of length.

The directions say to only truncate the string if it is longer than the given maximum string length (num)

You will need to add a condition to your code to get it working the way it should, then it will pass.

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