When to use `var` or `let`?

The scope of var can be the cause of havoc and inconsistencies in the permanence of values. a lot of rigor is required because of the wide scope.

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In JavaScript, you have three ways to declare variables: var, let, and const. Each has its own characteristics and use cases.

  1. var:
  • Variables declared with var are function-scoped or globally scoped, but not block-scoped. This means they are accessible throughout the entire function or globally if declared outside a function.
  • You can declare multiple variables with the same name using var within the same scope, but this can lead to unexpected behavior and is generally discouraged.

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var x = 10;
var x = 20; // Valid, but not recommended
console.log(x); // Outputs 20
  1. let:
  • Variables declared with let are block-scoped, meaning they are limited to the block (usually denoted by curly braces {}) in which they are defined. This prevents the redeclaration of variables with the same name in the same block scope.

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let x = 10;
let x = 20; // SyntaxError: Identifier 'x' has already been declared
console.log(x);
  1. const:
  • Variables declared with const are also block-scoped, and, as you mentioned, they cannot be reassigned after their initial value is assigned. The same variable name cannot be redeclared within the same block scope, just like with let.

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const x = 10;
const x = 20; // SyntaxError: Identifier 'x' has already been declared
x = 30; // Error: Assignment to a constant variable
console.log(x);

Choosing between var, let, and const:

  • Use let when you need a variable whose value may change during its scope.
  • Use const when you want to ensure that a variable’s value remains constant after its initial assignment.
  • Generally, it’s recommended to avoid var because of its function-scoping behavior and potential issues with variable redeclaration. Use let or const depending on the mutability of the variable’s value.
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