freeCodeCamp Challenge Guide: Golf Code (easier solution DID YOU KNOW?)

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EASIER SOLUTION FOR GOLF CODE CHALLENGE

Javascript Algorithms and Data Structures Certification > Basic Javascript > Golf Code

Challenge: https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/javascript-algorithms-and-data-structures/basic-javascript/golf-code

My Solution:

const names = ["Hole-in-one!", "Eagle", "Birdie", "Par", "Bogey", "Double Bogey", "Go Home!"];

function golfScore(par, strokes) {
  if(strokes == par && strokes > 1){
    return "Par"
  }
  if(strokes >= 7){
    return "Go Home!"
  }
  return names[strokes - 1];
}

golfScore(5, 4);

Given Solutions:

Solution 1

const names = ["Hole-in-one!", "Eagle", "Birdie", "Par", "Bogey", "Double Bogey", "Go Home!"];

function golfScore(par, strokes) {
  // Only change code below this line
  if (strokes == 1) {
    return names[0];
  } else if (strokes <= par - 2) {
    return names[1];
  } else if (strokes === par - 1) {
    return names[2];
  } else if (strokes === par) {
    return names[3];
  } else if (strokes === par + 1) {
    return names[4];
  } else if (strokes === par + 2) {
    return names[5];
  } else {
    return names[6];
  }
  // Only change code above this line
}

// Change these values to test
golfScore(5, 4);

Solution 2

const names = ["Hole-in-one!", "Eagle", "Birdie", "Par", "Bogey", "Double Bogey", "Go Home!"];

function golfScore(par, strokes) {
  return strokes === 1
    ? names[0]
    : strokes <= par - 2
    ? names[1]
    : strokes === par - 1
    ? names[2]
    : strokes === par
    ? names[3]
    : strokes === par + 1
    ? names[4]
    : strokes === par + 2
    ? names[5]
    : names[6];
}

Test my code with different parameters.
I’ve been trying to find out how to publish this as an official solution. Please Help.

#2

Your function passes the tests, but it doesn’t account for possible multiple “Eagle”
golfScore(5, 4) returns "Par", but "Birdie" would be right

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#3

You’re right! I just wrote it from the top of my mind, establishing a pattern.
So the test cases must be updated right?

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