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What are the differences between let and var in JavaScript?

Asked on Feb 08, 2026

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In JavaScript, "let" and "var" are both used to declare variables, but they have key differences in terms of scope, hoisting, and reassignment.
// Example of 'let'
        let x = 10;
        if (true) {
            let x = 20; // Scoped to this block
            console.log(x); // Outputs: 20
        }
        console.log(x); // Outputs: 10

        // Example of 'var'
        var y = 10;
        if (true) {
            var y = 20; // Scoped to the function or global scope
            console.log(y); // Outputs: 20
        }
        console.log(y); // Outputs: 20
Additional Comment:
  • "let" is block-scoped, meaning it is only accessible within the block it is defined in.
  • "var" is function-scoped or globally scoped if not inside a function, meaning it can be accessed outside the block it is defined in.
  • Variables declared with "let" are not hoisted to the top of their block, while "var" declarations are hoisted to the top of their function or global scope.
  • "let" helps prevent errors by avoiding accidental global variable declarations and maintaining block-level scope.
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