JavaScript Mastery from Zero to Hero - Prepare for Coding Interviews - How to Write Multi-Line Comments in JavaScript

The video tutorial covers the use of inline and multi-line comments in JavaScript. It explains the benefits and limitations of inline comments, which are suitable for short notes but can be confusing if overused. The tutorial then introduces multi-line comments, showing how they allow for more extensive documentation within code. The instructor provides examples and exercises to reinforce learning, encouraging students to practice writing both types of comments.

What is the primary use of inline comments in JavaScript?

• To document entire code files

• To provide short, single-line explanations

• To write multiline descriptions

• To execute code

What happens if you extend an inline comment to the next line without using another comment symbol?

• The code will execute normally

• The comment will automatically extend

• An error will occur

• The comment will be ignored

Why is it not recommended to use multiple inline comments for a single statement?

• It is not supported by all browsers

• It can confuse other developers

• It increases file size

• It makes the code run slower

What is the correct syntax to start a multiline comment in JavaScript?

• /*

  #

  //

What is a key benefit of using multiline comments?

• They can be used to execute code

• They allow for detailed explanations across multiple lines

• They are automatically generated

• They are faster to write