Syntax error Do we need to use semicolons in JavaScript?

Do we need to use semicolons in JavaScript?

In JavaScript, Semicolons are optional. Simple statements in JavaScript are generally followed by a semicolon character, just as they are in C, C++, and Java. JavaScript, however, allows you to omit this semicolon if each of your statements is placed on a separate line. It is a good programming practice to use semicolons.

For example, the following code could be written without semicolon.

<script>
   <!--
      a = 5
      b = 10
   //-->
</script>

But when formatted in a single line as follows, you must use semicolons −

<script>
   <!--
      a = 5; b = 10;
   //-->
</script>
Updated on: 2019-09-12T08:05:42+05:30

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