nextInLine test fail

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1

I understand the method. When I run the tests, I pass lines 1,2,&5 but can’t figure out lines 3 & 4. I’ve changed my array and I get the required results but still fail the test.

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function nextInLine(arr, item) {
// Only change code below this line
testArr.push(item);
var removed = testArr.shift();
return removed; 


// Only change code above this line


}

// Setup
var testArr = [1,2,3,4,5];
// Display code
console.log("Before: " + JSON.stringify(testArr));
console.log(nextInLine(testArr, 6));
console.log("After: " + JSON.stringify(testArr));

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Challenge: Stand in Line

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2

hint: look at this bit of your code - testArr

3

You’re really close! Just forgot to initialize testArr to be the arr given. Something like: let testArr = arr;

Needs to be done so the function knows what array it’s working with.

4

I’ve edited your post 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.

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

5

your function needs to be reusable,
for that you need to use both function parameters, not a global variable like testArr

6

Thanks to all for the help.