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What are side effects in programming, specifically in JavaScript?
What are side effects in programming, specifically in JavaScript?
Side effects are changes caused by the execution of statements or functions that can alter the state of the program or its environment.
Why is it recommended to always use a semicolon at the end of a JavaScript statement?
Why is it recommended to always use a semicolon at the end of a JavaScript statement?
Using a semicolon prevents potential errors by clearly indicating the end of a statement, ensuring that the next line is treated as a separate statement.
What is the purpose of the 'let' keyword in JavaScript?
What is the purpose of the 'let' keyword in JavaScript?
'let' is used to declare a variable and assign it a value, allowing this variable to store and manage data throughout the program.
How can the value of a variable be changed after it has been declared in JavaScript?
How can the value of a variable be changed after it has been declared in JavaScript?
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Give an example of how a variable can be used in an expression after it has been defined.
Give an example of how a variable can be used in an expression after it has been defined.
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Describe a scenario in which a binding can be updated in JavaScript.
Describe a scenario in which a binding can be updated in JavaScript.
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What happens to a previously defined value if it is not used immediately in JavaScript?
What happens to a previously defined value if it is not used immediately in JavaScript?
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Why might it be important to understand the concept of binding names in JavaScript?
Why might it be important to understand the concept of binding names in JavaScript?
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What is the output of the code let luigisDebt; console.log(luigisDebt);
?
What is the output of the code let luigisDebt; console.log(luigisDebt);
?
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How does the const
keyword differ from let
and var
?
How does the const
keyword differ from let
and var
?
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Can variable names start with digits in JavaScript?
Can variable names start with digits in JavaScript?
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What is an environment in the context of JavaScript?
What is an environment in the context of JavaScript?
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Explain the concept of a function in JavaScript.
Explain the concept of a function in JavaScript.
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What will occur if a reserved word is accidentally used as a binding name?
What will occur if a reserved word is accidentally used as a binding name?
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What type of values are primarily found in the default JavaScript environment?
What type of values are primarily found in the default JavaScript environment?
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What does the statement let one = 2, two = 3;
demonstrate about variable declarations?
What does the statement let one = 2, two = 3;
demonstrate about variable declarations?
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Why is it necessary to initialize maxNum to -Infinity in the returnLarger function?
Why is it necessary to initialize maxNum to -Infinity in the returnLarger function?
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What is the purpose of escape characters in strings?
What is the purpose of escape characters in strings?
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How do template literals allow for embedding values within strings?
How do template literals allow for embedding values within strings?
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Explain what happens when you use the + operator on string values.
Explain what happens when you use the + operator on string values.
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What defines a Boolean value and why is it useful?
What defines a Boolean value and why is it useful?
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In the context of functions, what are side effects?
In the context of functions, what are side effects?
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What considerations should be made regarding the environment context in which a function operates?
What considerations should be made regarding the environment context in which a function operates?
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Why is it important to properly bind names in programming?
Why is it important to properly bind names in programming?
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Study Notes
Expressions and Statements
- Without a semicolon, JavaScript can interpret the next line as part of the same statement.
- It is always best practice to use a semicolon at the end of a statement.
Variables
- Variables are used to store values within a program.
- They are created using the
let
keyword. - For example:
let equation = 5 * 5;
Binding
- A variable is a binding that can be used to access the value it stores.
- The
=
operator assigns a value to a binding. - Existing bindings can have their value changed by using the
=
operator again. - Variables can be declared without assigning a value initially.
- If a variable is declared without a value assigned, Javascript will assign the value "Undefined"
-
let one = 2, two = 3;
assigns values to multiple bindings in one statement. - The
var
keyword can be used to declare variables, but it has some confusing properties and is rarely used in modern JavaScript. - The
const
keyword declares constant bindings, meaning they cannot be reassigned after being declared. - Variable names can be any word, but they cannot start with a digit.
- Variables can include dollar signs and underscores but not other punctuation or special characters.
- Keywords and reserved words cannot be used as variable names.
Functions
- Functions are pieces of code that can be invoked to perform a task.
- They are wrapped in values.
Special Use Cases for Infinity
- Using -Infinity as the initial value of
maxNum
ensures that any number supplied by the user will be larger.
Strings
- Strings represent text and are enclosed in quotes.
- Almost any character can be included within quotes, as long as the quote type is matched.
- Escape characters are used to include special characters within strings. A backslash () is used to indicate that the following character has a special meaning.
String Literals
- Single-quoted and double-quoted strings behave similarly, but different quote types need to be escaped.
- Backtick-quoted strings (template literals) can span lines and include embedded values using
${ }
.
String Operations
- Strings cannot be divided, multiplied, or subtracted.
- The
+
operator concatenates strings, combining them into a single string. - Strings have associated methods, known as functions, that can be used for additional operations.
Boolean Values
- Boolean values represent truth values, typically "yes" or "no", or "on" or "off".
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This quiz covers fundamental concepts of JavaScript, focusing on expressions, statements, and variable declarations. Understand how to properly use semicolons, and the significance of various keywords like 'let', 'var', and 'const'. Test your knowledge on variable binding and assignment in JavaScript.