The purpose of using the let keyword in JavaScript is to declare a block-scoped variable that can be reassigned with a new value within its scope. It is typically used to replace the older var keyword, which has a function scope and can lead to unexpected behavior when used in certain situations. The let keyword helps to improve code clarity and prevent accidental variable hoisting.

Here's an example:

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// Using 'let' to declare a variable
let name = 'John';
name = 'Jane'; // Reassigning the variable

console.log(name); // Output: Jane

In this example, we declare a variable name using the let keyword and assign it the value 'John'. We then reassign the variable with the value 'Jane'. The output of console.log(name) is 'Jane'.

In JavaScript, let and const are used to declare variables.

You would use let when you want to declare a variable that can be reassigned later. This means that you can change the value of the variable after it has been declared.

For example:

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let name = "John";
name = "Jane";
console.log(name); // Output: Jane

On the other hand, you would use const when you want to declare a variable that cannot be reassigned. This means that once you have assigned a value to a const variable, you cannot change it.

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const pi = 3.14;
console.log(pi); // Output: 3.14
pi = 3.14159; // This will result in an error

It's generally recommended to use const when you know that the value of a variable will not change, as it helps prevent accidental reassignment. Use let when you expect the variable to be updated or changed.

In JavaScript, let, var, and const are keywords used to declare variables, but they have slightly different behaviors.

• var: It is the oldest way to declare a variable in JavaScript. It has function scope or global scope, meaning that a variable declared with var can be accessed within the function it is declared in or throughout the entire program if declared globally. Variables declared with var can also be redeclared and reassigned.

Example:

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var x = 5;
console.log(x); // 5

var x = 10; // variable redeclaration
console.log(x); // 10

x = 15; // variable reassignment
console.log(x); // 15

• let: It was introduced in ECMAScript 6 and it has block scope. This means that a variable declared with let is only accessible within the block it is declared in (e.g., within a loop, if statement, or function). It also allows variable reassignment but prevents variable redeclaration within the same scope.

Example:

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let x = 5;
console.log(x); // 5

let x = 10; // SyntaxError: Identifier 'x' has already been declared
console.log(x);

x = 15;
console.log(x); // 15

• const: It is also introduced in ECMAScript 6 and it has block scope just like let. However, variables declared with const are read-only, meaning they cannot be reassigned after they have been assigned a value. They must also be given a value at the time of declaration.

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const x = 5;
console.log(x); // 5

x = 10; // TypeError: Assignment to constant variable.
console.log(x);

const y; // SyntaxError: Missing initializer in const declaration

In JavaScript, the const keyword is used to declare a constant variable, which is a value that cannot be reassigned or changed once it has been defined. Constants are useful when you want to define a value that should not be modified throughout your code. Here's an example:

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const PI = 3.14159;
console.log(PI); // Output: 3.14159

// Trying to reassign a constant will result in an error
PI = 3.14; // Error: Assignment to constant variable.

In the example above, PI is declared as a constant with the value of 3.14159. Any attempt to reassign a new value to PI will result in an error. Constants are commonly used for values that should remain unchanged, such as mathematical constants or configuration settings.

In JavaScript, const is a keyword used to declare a variable that cannot be reassigned once it is assigned a value. It is used to define constants or values that should remain unchanged throughout the program.

Here is an example of how const is used in JavaScript:

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const PI = 3.14159;
PI = 3.14; // This will result in an error, as you cannot reassign a constant variable.

The const keyword is useful when you want to ensure that a variable's value remains constant and should not be modified.

In JavaScript, const is a keyword used for declaring variables that cannot be reassigned with a new value. The value of a const variable remains constant throughout the entire program. This is useful when you want to ensure that a variable's value should not be changed accidentally or deliberately.

Here's an example of how to declare a variable using const in JavaScript:

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const pi = 3.14;
console.log(pi); // Output: 3.14

pi = 3; // This will give an error since you cannot assign a new value to a const variable.