Update:
Looks like by importing another JS file and using the ES6 Modules, devtools compiles a bit different (will need to dive into learning more). The variables I thought were global were not in the module. Was able to fix this by assigning them to:
window.variable_name = variable_name
This allowed me to call the variables from devtools.
I have a project I am working on to practice a few JS skills. For the most part I have everything up and running but have come across an issue I can not seem to remedy.
I have an app.js file that is linked in my index.html. When running the live server from VS code everything works as it should, but when I open devtools to check some of the variables (global) & functions I get "Uncaught referenceError: variable_name is not defined" with a VM#:# reference.
Up to today, I have been able to call the variables from console without a problem.
I have 12 global variables, and all but 1 (submit) have this issue.
App.js:
import { autocomplete } from "./autocomplete.js";
// ######## GLOBAL VARIABLES ############
//------- Selectors ----------
const container = document.querySelector('.search-container');
const searchElement = document.getElementById('search');
const searchInput = document.querySelector('input[name="search-bar"]');
const submit = document.getElementById('search-bar');
const loader = document.querySelector('.loader');
const results = document.querySelector('.results');
const resetButton = document.querySelector('.reset');
const errorMessage = document.querySelector('.error');
const heart = document.querySelector('#favorite');
//------- Arrays & Objects ----------
let names = [];
let pokemon = {};
let bgImages = ["./resources/images/forest_background.jpg", "./resources/images/field.jpg", "./resources/images/galar-scenery.png", "./resources/images/night.jpg", "./resources/images/training.jpg", "./resources/images/poke-background.webp"];
//########## Grab & Store Pokemon Names for Autocomplete ##########
async function loadPokeNames() {
try {
const response = await fetch ('https://pokeapi.co/api/v2/pokemon?limit=250');
if (response.ok) {
const jsonResponse = await response.json();
// console.log(jsonResponse)
for (const poke of jsonResponse.results){
names.push(poke.name);
}
}
// throw new Error('Request Failed!')
} catch(error){
console.log(error);
}
}
//############ Search Function ###############
async function searchPokemon(e) {
e.preventDefault();
let pokeSearchValue = e.srcElement[0].value.toLowerCase();
searchElement.hidden = true;
loader.hidden = false;
try {
const pokeResponse = await fetch(`https://pokeapi.co/api/v2/pokemon/${pokeSearchValue}`);
if (pokeResponse.ok) {
const pokeJSON = await pokeResponse.json();
// Assign Values to Pokemon Object
pokemon.name = pokeJSON["name"];
pokemon.img = pokeJSON["sprites"]["other"]["official-artwork"]["front_default"];
pokemon.hp = pokeJSON["stats"][0]["base_stat"];
pokemon.attack = pokeJSON["stats"][1]["base_stat"];
pokemon.speed = pokeJSON["stats"][5]["base_stat"];
pokemon.defense = pokeJSON["stats"][2]["base_stat"];
pokemon.special_attack = pokeJSON["stats"][3]["base_stat"];
pokemon.special_defense = pokeJSON["stats"][4]["base_stat"];
console.log(pokemon);
createPokeCard(pokemon);
} else {
throw new Error("Something Went Wrong.");
}
} catch (error) {
loader.hidden = true;
errorMessage.hidden = false;
resetButton.hidden = false;
console.log(error);
}
}
// ####### Generates the Pokemon Card #########
function createPokeCard(object) {
const pokeName = document.querySelector('#poke-name p');
const pokeHP = document.querySelector('#hp');
const pokeImg = document.querySelector('#poke-image img');
const pokeAttack = document.querySelector('#attack .num');
const pokeSpeed= document.querySelector('#speed .num');
const pokeDefense = document.querySelector('#defense .num');
const pokeSpecialA = document.querySelector('#special-attack .num');
const pokeSpecialD = document.querySelector('#special-defense .num');
const backgroundImage = document.querySelector('#poke-image')
// Assign values to Results Card
backgroundImage.style.backgroundImage = `url('${bgImages[Math.floor(Math.random() * 6)]}')`;
pokeName.textContent = object.name;
pokeHP.textContent = `${object.hp} HP`;
pokeImg.src = object.img;
pokeAttack.innerText = object.attack;
pokeDefense.textContent = object.defense;
pokeSpeed.textContent = object.speed;
pokeSpecialA.textContent = object.special_attack;
pokeSpecialD.textContent = object.special_defense;
setTimeout(() => {
loader.hidden = true;
results.hidden = false;
resetButton.hidden = false;
}, 3000)
}
// ####### Resets Search & Card #########
function resetSearch() {
searchInput.value = '';
resetButton.hidden = true;
results.hidden = true;
searchElement.hidden = false;
errorMessage.hidden = true;
for (const att in pokemon){
delete pokemon[att];
}
}
//######## Favorite Functions ###########
function hoverFav() {
this.src = '../resources/images/heartline-fill.png';
}
function hoverOutFav() {
this.src = '../resources/images/heartline.png';
}
// ########### EVENTS ##############
window.onload = loadPokeNames;
autocomplete(searchInput, names)
heart.addEventListener('mouseenter', hoverFav);
heart.addEventListener('mouseout', hoverOutFav);
resetButton.addEventListener('click', resetSearch);
submit.addEventListener('submit', searchPokemon);
Linked (correct path) script tag:
<script src="./script/app.js" type="module"></script>
Any help or a point in the right direction would be amazing.
Tried calling global variables from devtools. Got an uncaught referenceError message.
