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What is the difference between `let` and `var` in JavaScript?

Asked on Apr 21, 2026

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In JavaScript, "let" and "var" are both used to declare variables, but they have important differences in terms of scope and hoisting behavior.
// Example of 'let'
        function letExample() {
            let x = 10;
            if (true) {
                let x = 20; // Different scope
                console.log(x); // 20
            }
            console.log(x); // 10
        }

        // Example of 'var'
        function varExample() {
            var y = 10;
            if (true) {
                var y = 20; // Same scope
                console.log(y); // 20
            }
            console.log(y); // 20
        }

        letExample();
        varExample();
Additional Comment:
  • "let" is block-scoped, meaning it is limited to the block in which it is defined (e.g., inside an "if" or "for" block).
  • "var" is function-scoped or globally-scoped, which means it is accessible throughout the function or globally if declared outside a function.
  • "let" does not allow re-declaration in the same scope, while "var" does.
  • Both "let" and "var" are hoisted, but "let" is not initialized until the variable is defined, leading to a "temporal dead zone" if accessed before declaration.
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