JavaScript Mastery from Zero to Hero - Prepare for Coding Interviews - Escape Sequences in JavaScript

This video tutorial introduces escape sequences in JavaScript, explaining their purpose and usage in strings. It covers how to handle single and double quotes within strings using escape sequences, providing practical examples and tips. The tutorial concludes with a summary and a preview of the next lesson.

What is the primary purpose of escape sequences in JavaScript?

• To format strings properly

• To add comments in code

• To increase code execution speed

• To change the color of text

How can you include a single quote inside a string that is enclosed by single quotes?

• By using a period

• By using a double quote

• By using a backslash before the single quote

• By using a semicolon

What happens if you forget to use an escape sequence for a double quote inside a string enclosed by double quotes?

• The double quote will be removed

• An error will occur

• The code will run without errors

• The string will be ignored

Which of the following is a correct way to use a backslash to continue a string?

• Using a backslash after a semicolon

• Using a backslash in the middle of a word

• Using a backslash at the start of the line

• Using a backslash at the end of the line

What is the effect of using different types of quotes within a string?

• It confuses the compiler

• It allows for more complex string formatting

• It changes the string to a number

• It makes the string case-sensitive