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What is the difference between let inside and outside loops?

Entry JavaScript
Quick Answer let inside a loop creates a new binding for each iteration รขโ‚ฌโ€ closures inside the loop capture their own independent copy of the variable. var inside a loop shares one variable across all iterations รขโ‚ฌโ€ closures capture the same reference. Classic bug: setTimeout inside a for-var loop all see the final value. for-let doesn't have this problem.

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Inside loop, let creates a new binding for each iteration, preventing closure-related bugs.

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