Basic JavaScript - Testing Objects for Properties

[murkle]

I was doing this challenger and wrote the following code.

function checkObj(obj, checkProp) {
// Only change code below this line


if(obj.hasOwnProperty(checkProp)){
  return obj.checkProp;
}else{
  return "Not Found";
}
// Only change code above this line
}

after checking that it was incorrect, i changed obj.checkProp into bracket notation and the challenge seemed to be correct.

My question is why is dot notation incorrect here?

[JeremyLT]

Dot notation only works with the exact literal property name, not a variable holding the property name.

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I’ve edited your code for readability. When you enter a code block into a forum post, please precede it with a separate line of three backticks and follow it with a separate line of three backticks to make it easier to read.

You can also use the “preformatted text” tool in the editor (</>) to add backticks around text.

See this post to find the backtick on your keyboard.
Note: Backticks (`) are not single quotes (').

[murkle]

Ah, I understand. Thank you!

I apologize for the format!