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In JavaScript, what is hoisting?
In JavaScript, what is hoisting?
- Treating a parameter as undefined if not passed a value in the arguments list
- Moving all variable and function declarations to the top of the current scope (correct)
- Accessing the arguments object to access the values passed to a function
- Passing additional arguments to a function
What happens if there is a mismatch between the argument list and parameter list in JavaScript functions?
What happens if there is a mismatch between the argument list and parameter list in JavaScript functions?
- It gives an error
- It automatically adjusts the parameter list to match the argument list
- The parameter that is not passed a value is treated as undefined
- The function still executes without any errors (correct)
What happens to variables and functions declared with let or const in JavaScript's hoisting behavior?
What happens to variables and functions declared with let or const in JavaScript's hoisting behavior?
- They are hoisted but not initialized
- They are hoisted only if they are constants
- They are hoisted to the top of the current scope
- They are not hoisted (correct)
What is the purpose of the arguments object in JavaScript functions?
What is the purpose of the arguments object in JavaScript functions?
What is the correct way to access values passed to a JavaScript function using an array?
What is the correct way to access values passed to a JavaScript function using an array?
What does JavaScript do with variables and function declarations by default?
What does JavaScript do with variables and function declarations by default?
In JavaScript, how are arrays created using the 'new Array' method?
In JavaScript, how are arrays created using the 'new Array' method?
What is the index of the last element in a JavaScript array of length n?
What is the index of the last element in a JavaScript array of length n?
How can you create a literal array in JavaScript?
How can you create a literal array in JavaScript?
What happens when you modify the length property of a JavaScript array at runtime?
What happens when you modify the length property of a JavaScript array at runtime?
What is the correct syntax for defining a function in JavaScript?
What is the correct syntax for defining a function in JavaScript?
What type of index does the 'for-in' loop in JavaScript return when used with an array?
What type of index does the 'for-in' loop in JavaScript return when used with an array?
Study Notes
Hoisting in JavaScript
- Hoisting is a behavior in JavaScript where variables and functions are moved to the top of their scope, regardless of their placement in the code.
Function Arguments and Parameters
- A mismatch between the argument list and parameter list in JavaScript functions does not cause an error; instead, excess arguments are ignored, and excess parameters are set to
undefined
.
Let and Const in Hoisting
- Variables and functions declared with
let
orconst
are not hoisted, unlike those declared withvar
; instead, they are placed in a "temporal dead zone" until they are declared.
The Arguments Object
- The
arguments
object in JavaScript functions is an array-like object that contains the values passed to the function.
Accessing Function Arguments
- To access values passed to a JavaScript function using an array, you can use the
arguments
object or the rest parameter syntax (...args
).
Default Behavior
- By default, JavaScript moves variables and function declarations to the top of their scope, but this can be overridden by using
let
orconst
.
Creating Arrays
- Arrays can be created using the
new Array
method, but this is not recommended; instead, use the literal array syntax ([]
). - Arrays can also be created using the literal array syntax, where each element is separated by a comma.
Array Index
- The index of the last element in a JavaScript array of length
n
isn - 1
.
Modifying Array Length
- When you modify the
length
property of a JavaScript array at runtime, elements are added or removed from the end of the array accordingly.
Defining Functions
- The correct syntax for defining a function in JavaScript is
function name(parameters) { code }
orconst name = function(parameters) { code }
.
For-In Loop
- The
for-in
loop in JavaScript returns a string index when used with an array, not a numeric index.
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