Robin Wieruch 1/1/2020

const vs let, and var in JavaScript

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This article compares the three variable declaration keywords in JavaScript: const, let, and var. It explains why const and let (introduced in ES6) are now preferred over the older var, primarily due to their superior handling of hoisting and block scoping, which prevents common bugs and makes code intention clearer.

const vs let, and var in JavaScript

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