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

Asked on Apr 25, 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 var
        function varExample() {
            if (true) {
                var x = 10;
            }
            console.log(x); // 10, because var is function-scoped
        }
        varExample();

        // Example of let
        function letExample() {
            if (true) {
                let y = 20;
            }
            console.log(y); // ReferenceError, because let is block-scoped
        }
        letExample();
Additional Comment:
  • "var" is function-scoped, meaning it is accessible throughout the function in which it is declared.
  • "let" is block-scoped, meaning it is only accessible within the block (e.g., inside a loop or conditional) where it is declared.
  • "var" declarations are hoisted to the top of their function scope, while "let" declarations are hoisted to the top of their block scope but are not initialized, leading to a "Temporal Dead Zone" until the declaration is encountered.
  • It is generally recommended to use "let" for block-scoped variables to avoid potential issues with hoisting and scope.
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