Why doesn't node run javascript functions in my terminal or browser?

Question

I'm using node.js to run JavaScript in my terminal. When I run the following JavaScript file (testfile.js) in my terminal with the command "node testfile.js", here's what I get:

console.log("meh");

=> meh

So that works fine. But when I make it a function like this:

function sayMeh() {
    console.log("meh");
};

sayMeh;

=>

I get no result. Why? How can I test JS to see if it works?

sayMeh will return function expression, Use parenthesis () after function name to call that function.. — Rayon
– Rayon, Commented Nov 15, 2015 at 2:42
@RayonDabre more specifically it will return a reference to the function that is a value you can hand around. — Alain O'Dea
– Alain O'Dea, Commented Nov 15, 2015 at 12:00

Paul Roub · Accepted Answer · 2015-11-15 02:41:17Z

5

You need to call the function, not just mention it.

sayMeh();

answered Nov 15, 2015 at 2:41

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Jacob Crofts Over a year ago

Oh, for cryin in the soup... Thank you!!

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