es6 const let Flashcards

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What is a code block? What are some examples of a code block?

A

Code that is inside a single scope. Anything inside braces.

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What does block scope mean?

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If defined in the block the variable is treated as local only inside the block

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What is the scope of a variable declared with const or let?

A

Block scope

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4
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What is the difference between let and const?

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let can be reassigned but const cannot

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Why is it possible to .push() a new value into a const variable that points to an Array?

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It is not being reassigned. It is being mutated. It is not pointing somewhere else.

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How should you decide on which type of declaration to use?

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Based on whether you plan on reassigning it.

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