Understanding JavaScript Hoisting, Scope Mechanisms, and Function Types
Function Expressions vs Function Declarations
JavaScript provides two primary ways to define functions: function declarations and function expressions. While both approaches create callable functions, they behave differently in terms of hoisting and usage patterns.
Function Declarations
A function declaration uses the function keyword to define ...
Posted on Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:56:03 +0000 by Gmans
Block Scoping and Constants in JavaScript ES6: let and const
The let Declaration
Basic Usage
The let keyword introduces block-scoped variables. Unlike var, variables declared with let are not accessible outside their containing block.
// Example with var
{
var globalVar = 'leaks';
}
console.log(globalVar); // Outputs: leaks
// Example with let
{
let blockScoped = 'does not leak';
}
console.log(block ...
Posted on Sun, 10 May 2026 22:47:34 +0000 by Adam W