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JavaScript DOM Scripting By Example Adding and Removing Names RSVP Checkbox

Posted by baderbouta
baderbouta
7,804 Points

Aren't constants suppose to be immutable?

Hi,

At 0:54, Guil sets a constant, then he adds to that constant on a new line, shouldn't this be impossible to happen? I thought 'const' couldn't be altered once declared.

A lil confusing, Thanks.

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,261 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,261 Points

You're right, the "label" is a constant and cannot be changed. But the properties of the element it refers to can be, which is what is happening here. This is the same as what was done with "li" on lines 9 and 10.

The object itself (the new element) is not constant, only the variable "label" that references it. You would not be able to assign anything else directly to "label".