Discussion on: A question from a Rookie to all the JavaScript Marvels out there

Nice work so far! The reason it's tough to find code to do what's asked is that there are a lot of pieces rolled into one.

Here's a breakdown of the pieces:

• Hold a list of high scores (use an array, possibly with objects if you want to have a name and a score for each)

var highScores = [
    {name: 'alice', score: 9001},
    {name: 'bob', score: 9000},
    {name: 'corey', score: 200}
];

• Enter name (get value of html input tag when submit button is clicked)

• Put the latest score in, sort the array, and remove the bottom item (this can be optimized, but start with whatever method works for you)

• If you want to keep track of the scores in the user's browser after they leave the page, use window.localStorage

I hope this helps!

I recommend starting with Max's explanation before this one though.