Diff Two Arrays- Why doesn't this code work?

[mariannegreas]

function diffArray (arr1 ,  arr2) {

  var newArr = [ ];

  for (var i = 0 ;  i < arr1.length ;  i ++){

    if ( arr2.indexOf ( arr1 [ i ] ) === -1 ) {

      newArr .push ( arr1 [ i ] );

    }

for ( var j= 0;  j<arr2 .length;  j++) {

  if  ( arr1 .indexOf (arr2[j])=== -1 ) {

newArr.push(arr2[j]);

  }

}

  }

  return newArr;

}

[JeremyLT]

What challenge are you working on?

Also, all those extra spaces in your code (newArr .push ( ...) make it very difficult to read.

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[mariannegreas]

Intermediate Algorithm Scripting: Diff Two Arrays

[JeremyLT]

Can you please provide the link to the challenge?

Knowing which tests are failing and the results of any sample inputs you have tested would help, if you have it handy.

[mariannegreas]

Learn Intermediate Algorithm Scripting: Diff Two Arrays | freeCodeCamp.org

[bbsmooth]

One thing that I really think will help you is if you format your code better. Make sure all the curly braces line up properly. In the process of doing this I think you’ll find your error.

[mariannegreas]

Got it, thank you!!!