In the "Wrong Syntax" example, the mistake lies in using the `var` keyword to declare the loop variable `i`. **The Issue:** `var` is function-scoped (or globally scoped), not block-scoped. Because of this, only one instance of the variable `i` is created for the entire loop, and its value is updated with each iteration. By the time the `setTimeout` callbacks execute (after 1000ms), the loop has finished, and `i` holds its final value of 5. Therefore, it logs "5" five times. **The Fix:** Using the `let` keyword, as shown in the "Correct Syntax" example, resolves this. `let` is block-scoped, which means a *new* variable `i` is created for each individual iteration of the loop, effectively "binding" the current value of `i` to that specific callback function. #JavaScript #CodingMistakes #Scope #WebDevelopment #ProgrammingTips
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💡 JavaScript Cheat Sheet: var vs let vs const Understanding the difference between "var", "let", and "const" is one of the first steps to writing better JavaScript code 🚀 Here’s a quick breakdown: 🔹 "var" – function scoped, can be redeclared & updated (avoid in modern JS) 🔹 "let" – block scoped, can be updated but not redeclared 🔹 "const" – block scoped, cannot be reassigned (but objects/arrays can still mutate) 👉 The rule I follow: - Use "const" by default - Use "let" when reassignment is needed - Avoid "var" This small concept can prevent big bugs in real projects 💡 📌 Save this cheat sheet for quick revision! #JavaScript #FrontendDevelopment #WebDevelopment #Coding #100DaysOfCode #LearnToCode
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