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what is the difference between let and const
In JavaScript, let and const are both used to declare variables.
let allows you to declare variables that can be reassigned later on. It has a block scope, meaning the variable is limited to the block of code where it is defined. Here is an example:
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let x = 5;
x = 10; // valid, x can be reassigned
const also declares a variable, but it is used for values that should not be reassigned. Once a value is assigned to a const variable, it cannot be changed. It also has a block scope. Here is an example:
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const y = 5;
y = 10; // invalid, y cannot be reassigned
So, to summarize, let is used for variables that can be reassigned, while const is used for variables that should not be reassigned.
why are we using let and not const?
In programming, let and const are both used to declare variables.
The main difference between them is that let allows the variable to be reassigned multiple times, while const creates a variable that cannot be reassigned after it has been assigned a value.
We use let when we know that the value of the variable may change over time. For example, when we are working with a variable inside a loop, or when we want to update the value of a variable based on user input.
On the other hand, we use const when we want to create a variable that should not be reassigned. This can help prevent accidental changes to a variable and make our code more robust.
It's important to choose between let and const based on the requirements of your code. If you are unsure which one to use, you can use let by default, and if you realize that the value should not be changed, you can switch to const.
Here's an example in JavaScript:
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let x = 5;
x = 10; // We can reassign the value of x using let
const y = 5;
y = 10; // This will give an error, because we cannot reassign a constant variable
Remember, it's always good practice to use const whenever possible, as it makes your code more predictable and less prone to bugs.
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