What is lexical scoping in JavaScript?
- A type of error handling in JavaScript
- A scoping mechanism in JavaScript
- A method to declare global variables
- A JavaScript data type
Lexical scoping in JavaScript refers to the way variable scope is determined by the placement of variables in the source code. Variables declared inside a function are accessible within that function, creating a hierarchy of scope. This helps prevent variable conflicts and promotes clean code.
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