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Laxman Nemane
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Understanding Scoping in JavaScript

Scoping is a fundamental concept in JavaScript that determines the accessibility and visibility of variables, and functions within a program.

let's delve into the world of scoping.

Scoping

Scoping refers to area of the code where a variable or identifier is defined and accessible.

Types of Scopes

There are two primary types of scopes in JavaScript:

  1. Global Scope🌍: The global scope is the outermost scope of a JavaScript program. variable declared in the global scope is accessible from anywhere in the code. JS is also known as the "Window" object in a browser environment.
    example: Just as a country(India) has its own rules, regulations, and laws that apply everywhere within its borders, those laws apply anywhere in the country.

  2. Local Scope 🏠: local scope is created when the function is defined. variable can access only inside the function itself. can not access outside of that function.
    example: Just as a state (Maharashtra) has its own rules, regulations, and laws that apply only within its borders, not in another state.

Best Practices🌟

  • Use global scope sparingly to avoid naming conflicts and polluting the global namespace.
  • Use local scope to encapsulate variables and functions within a function, promoting modularity and reusabilityπŸ”„.

By mastering scoping in JavaScript, you'll be well on your way to writing more maintainable, efficient, and scalable code!πŸŽ‰.

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Jon Randy πŸŽ–οΈ β€’ β€’ Edited

You've missed Module scope and Block scope.

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Laxman Nemane β€’

Thanks for the feedback! I'll include module scope and block scope in my post.

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