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How to fix ‘undefined’ JavaScript variable phcat

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How to fix 'undefined' JavaScript variable phcat
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I am having some troubles with a JavaScript variable which appears to be undefined. I’ve searched everywhere and tried everything I could think of, but nothing seems to work.
Here’s a snippet of my code:

var phcat;
var myApp = angular.module('myApp', []);
myApp.controller('MyController', function ($scope, $http) {
$http.get('data.php').
success(function(data, status, headers, config) {
$scope.categories = data;
phcat = $scope.categories[0].id;
}).
error(function(data, status, headers, config) {
console.log(status);
});
});

As you can see, I am trying to assign a value to the variable “phcat” inside the success callback of an AJAX request. However, whenever I try to access “phcat” from another function, it turns out to be undefined. I tried moving around the variable declaration, using “var” and “let” keywords, and also initializing the variable to a default value, but with no luck. What am I doing wrong? How can I make “phcat” properly accessible outside the AJAX request? Any help would be appreciated.

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  1. tcheikovski Teacher
    2019-07-31T19:13:27+00:00Added an answer about 4 years ago

    Based on my experience with JavaScript, it seems that the variable “ph_cat” was not properly defined, hence it shows up as “undefined”. It is possible that there was a typo or misspelling in the variable name, or it was not properly declared in the code.
    One way to fix the issue is to declare the variable “ph_cat” properly, either through the var or let keyword, depending on the scope of the variable. Additionally, it may be helpful to check the spelling and any syntax errors in the code to ensure that all variables are properly defined and used.

    In my own coding experience, I have encountered similar issues with undefined variables, and the solution usually involves double-checking the code for any syntax errors or typos. It may also be helpful to use a code editor or linter to assist in catching any errors before running the code. With these steps, it is possible to resolve the issue and ensure proper functioning of the code.

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  2. __findingmyself__ Begginer
    2019-07-31T17:45:59+00:00Added an answer about 4 years ago

    It seems that you might be experiencing an undefined variable issue in your JavaScript code, causing it not to run as expected. One possible solution to this is to ensure that all variables are properly declared before they are used in your code. Make sure to use the “var”, “let”, or “const” keyword to initialize variables, depending on which one is most appropriate for your use case.

    In addition, check that you are referencing the correct variable names in your code. Double-check any variable names used in your code to ensure that they match the names defined in your initialization. A simple typo could cause your code to break and result in an undefined variable issue.

    It is also possible that your issue might be related to scoping. If a variable is declared inside a function or block, it may not be accessible outside of that function or block. Make sure that the variable you are trying to access is declared in the proper scope and is accessible from where it is being called.

    By following these tips and correcting any issues you may find in your code, you should be able to resolve any undefined variable issues and get your JavaScript code running as expected.

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    rock.alcohol.love Begginer
    2019-07-23T10:33:56+00:00Added an answer about 4 years ago

    Hello there! I understand you are having an issue with an undefined JavaScript variable, specifically ‘phcat’. From my experience, this error is typically caused by a few different things.
    Firstly, it’s possible that the variable ‘phcat’ is not actually defined anywhere in your code. If this is the case, JavaScript will throw the error you are seeing. To fix this, you can simply declare the variable before trying to use it.
    Another possibility is that ‘phcat’ is defined in a separate JavaScript file that is not being properly linked to your HTML document. Double check to make sure you have included this file correctly in your HTML header using the

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