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What’s the difference between let and var in JavaScript?

Asked on Jan 31, 2026

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In JavaScript, "let" and "var" are both used to declare variables, but they differ in terms of scope and hoisting behavior.
// Example of 'let' and 'var' scope
        function example() {
            if (true) {
                let blockScoped = "I am block scoped";
                var functionScoped = "I am function scoped";
            }
            console.log(functionScoped); // Works: "I am function scoped"
            console.log(blockScoped);    // Error: blockScoped is not defined
        }
        example();
Additional Comment:
  • "let" is block-scoped, meaning it is only accessible within the nearest enclosing block (e.g., inside a loop or an if statement).
  • "var" is function-scoped, meaning it is accessible throughout the entire function in which it is declared.
  • "let" does not allow re-declaration within the same scope, while "var" does.
  • Both "let" and "var" are hoisted, but "let" is not initialized until the variable's definition is evaluated, which can lead to a "Temporal Dead Zone" if accessed before declaration.
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