Javascript Funciton Inner/Outer/Variable Scope

Question

I've read the MDN:Scope document and other resources but feel genuinely stuck.

var funkyFunction = function() {
  return function() {
    return "FUNKY!"
  }
}

// We want to set theFunk equal to "FUNKY!" using our funkyFunction.
// NOTE: you only need to modify the code below this line.

var theFunk = funkyFunction()
theFunk()

Does this answer your question? [What is the scope of variables in JavaScript?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/500431/what-is-the-scope-of-variables-in-javascript) — , Apr 05 '20 at 08:37
I needed clarification on invoking that internal function using the //marked-out// directions. I should have included more detail in my post though you are right. Thank you both for your responses. I will also refer to that link now. — zephyr, Apr 07 '20 at 07:05

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 05 '20 at 08:36

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funkyFunction returns a function. You need to call that function immediately, so that it returns "FUNKY!" and gets assigned to theFunk:

var funkyFunction = function() {
  return function() {
    return "FUNKY!"
  }
}

// We want to set theFunk equal to "FUNKY!" using our funkyFunction.
// NOTE: you only need to modify the code below this line.

var theFunk = funkyFunction()();
console.log(theFunk);

answered Apr 05 '20 at 08:36

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Ah this was the answer and makes so much sense. Thank you very much CertainPerformance. – zephyr Apr 07 '20 at 07:02

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