Do you know what will be the output of this code? function get() { return 42; } console.log(get());

Why does a return on its own line return undefined?

Do you know what will be the output of this code?

JavaScript

function get() {
  return
    42;
}

console.log(get());

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The answer is undefined.

JavaScript inserts a semicolon after a return that’s followed by a line break. The function returns undefined and 42 is never reached. Keep the value on the same line as return.

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