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Constant 3/3 | Data Types and Variables
Introduction to JavaScript (staging)
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Introduction to JavaScript (staging)

Introduction to JavaScript (staging)

1. Introduction
2. JavaScript syntax
3. Data Types and Variables

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Constant 3/3

const Does Not Allow Hoisting

As discussed in the previous chapter, let does not allow hoisting i.e. we cannot use a variable before the declaration. Just like let we can not use hoisting with the const.it is only supported with var.

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MYPLANET = 'earth'; console.log(MYPLANET); const MYPLANET;
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Rearrange the following code to display the value of SALARY on the console.

Summary:

  • We can neither change the values of the const variables through reassignment nor we can redeclare them.
  • Value should be assigned to const variables at the time of declaration.

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Section 3. Chapter 11
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Constant 3/3

const Does Not Allow Hoisting

As discussed in the previous chapter, let does not allow hoisting i.e. we cannot use a variable before the declaration. Just like let we can not use hoisting with the const.it is only supported with var.

123
MYPLANET = 'earth'; console.log(MYPLANET); const MYPLANET;
copy
Task
test

Swipe to show code editor

Rearrange the following code to display the value of SALARY on the console.

Summary:

  • We can neither change the values of the const variables through reassignment nor we can redeclare them.
  • Value should be assigned to const variables at the time of declaration.

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Section 3. Chapter 11
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