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JavaScript Basics, Variables (Var, Let, Const), Use Strict

The document provides a comprehensive overview of JavaScript concepts through interview-based, scenario-based, and tricky questions. Key topics include variable types (var, let, const), hoisting, block scope, and the use of strict mode. It also addresses common scenarios and misconceptions related to variable declaration and scope in JavaScript.

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JavaScript Basics, Variables (Var, Let, Const), Use Strict

The document provides a comprehensive overview of JavaScript concepts through interview-based, scenario-based, and tricky questions. Key topics include variable types (var, let, const), hoisting, block scope, and the use of strict mode. It also addresses common scenarios and misconceptions related to variable declaration and scope in JavaScript.

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🔹 Interview-Based Questions (8 Q&A)

1. What is JavaScript?

Answer:
A scripting language used to create dynamic and interactive behavior in web applications.

2. What are variables in JavaScript?

Answer:
Variables are containers used to store data values.

3. What is the difference between var, let, and const?

Answer:

 var → function-scoped, hoisted, can be redeclared

 let → block-scoped, cannot be redeclared

 const → block-scoped, cannot be reassigned

4. What is hoisting?

Answer:
JavaScript moves variable and function declarations to the top of their scope before
execution.

5. What is block scope?

Answer:
Variables declared inside {} are only accessible within that block.

6. What is use strict?

Answer:
A directive that enables strict mode, enforcing stricter parsing and error handling in
JavaScript.

"use strict";
x = 10; // Error (must declare variable)
7. Can const variables change?

Answer:
The reference cannot change, but object/array contents can be modified.

8. Why is let preferred over var?

Answer:
Because it avoids scope issues and unintended redeclarations.

🔹 Scenario-Based Questions (4 Q&A)

1. Scenario:

A variable is accessible outside a block unexpectedly. Why?

Answer:
It was declared using var (function scope).

2. Scenario:

Code works without declaring variables. What’s wrong?

Answer:
Strict mode is not enabled.

3. Scenario:

You need a variable that should not be reassigned. What will you use?

Answer:
const.

4. Scenario:

You redeclare a variable and get an error. Why?

Answer:
Using let or const (they don’t allow redeclaration in same scope).

🔹 Tricky Interview Questions (4 Q&A)


1. Can var be redeclared?

Answer:
Yes.

2. Is let hoisted?

Answer:
Yes, but not initialized (temporal dead zone).

3. Can const be declared without initialization?

Answer:
No. It must be initialized at declaration.

4. Does use strict improve performance?

Answer:
Not directly; it improves code safety and error detection.

🔹 Example (Important)

"use strict";

let a = 10;

if (true) {
let a = 20;
[Link](a); // 20
}

[Link](a); // 10

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