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JavaScript JavaScript Functions Create Reusable Code with Functions Create and Call a Function

Posted by Mihai-Ady Zvancu
Mihai-Ady Zvancu
7,657 Points

Shouldn't we get an error when we recall the function since inside it is a constant which value has been modified?

Why is this happening?

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

The variables inside a function are created fresh each time it is called. So any variable, including a "const", that was created in a previous call has already been disposed; and the one with the same name created in a later call is brand new.

Gurveer Singh
Gurveer Singh
11,369 Points
Gurveer Singh
Gurveer Singh
11,369 Points

Disposing happens just because of alert function running in the script or it always happens when under the functions?

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

Disposing occurs anytime there is no longer any way to access a variable, such as when a variable has function scope and the function ends.