print variables using ${ var } in javascript

Question

The above is a screenshot a tutorial in which the tutor used ${ var } to print a variable in js.

But when i ran the same code, i got like this:

What is the actual problem?

you used ' to format the string, you have to use `(backtick) — chintuyadavsara
– chintuyadavsara, Commented Dec 1, 2018 at 5:35
What you are looking for is template literals. Take a look at this: stackoverflow.com/a/50922888/8349557 — Ajay Gupta
– Ajay Gupta, Commented Dec 1, 2018 at 5:37

Sathira Nipun · Accepted Answer · 2020-05-30 12:37:55Z

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you must use the backtick [ ` ] ; instead of the using [ ' ],So you can solve it.

answered May 30, 2020 at 12:37

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IMTheNachoMan · Accepted Answer · 2018-12-01 05:38:03Z

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You're using the wrong quote type. To do what you want you'll need to use backtick. It's the one to the left of the 1 key on most keyboards.

answered Dec 1, 2018 at 5:38

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Raunik Singh · Accepted Answer · 2018-12-01 07:12:15Z

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console.log(Server at port ${port}) // Don't put "" or ''. Use ``

answered Dec 1, 2018 at 7:12

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