javascripting/problems/variables/problem.md

Learn JavaScript by adventuring around in the terminal.

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# VARIABLES

A variable is a name that can reference a specific value. Variables are declared using `var` followed by the variable's name.

Here's an example:

```js
var example;
```

The above variable is **declared**, but it isn't defined (it does not yet reference a specific value).

Here's an example of defining a variable, making it reference a specific value:

```js
var example = 'some string';
```

Note that it is **declared** using `var` and uses the equals sign to **define** the value that it references. This is colloquially known as "Making a variable equal a value".

Create a file named `variables.js`.

In that file declare a variable named `example`.

**Make the variable `example` equal to the value `'some string'`.**

Then use `console.log()` to print the `example` variable to the console.

Check to see if your program is correct by running this command:

`javascripting verify variables.js`
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