Question 1

Are var variables hoisted with their value in JavaScript?

Accepted Answer

No. var variables are hoisted with undefined. Only the declaration is hoisted; the assignment happens during the code execution phase when the line is reached.

Question 2

Is hoisting only for var?

Accepted Answer

No. let, const, and function declarations are also hoisted.

Question 3

Why does var return undefined?

Accepted Answer

Memory is allocated during the creation phase before code execution.

Question 4

Are function declarations hoisted?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Function declarations are fully available before execution.

Are var variables hoisted with their value in JavaScript?

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