Variable Scope

EasyJS Part of EasyProgramming.net - learn about variable scope!

by Nazmus Nasir

HTML

<!-- #7 Scope of Variables - Local vs Global -->
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The scope of a variable limits from where you can access the variable. Variables within certain containers, such as objects and functions, are local those containers. Global variables are accessible from everywhere. 
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Article about JS Scope: <a href="http://www.w3schools.com/js/js_scope.asp">http://www.w3schools.com/js/js_scope.asp</a>
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JavaScript

//global variable siteName - accessible everywhere!
var siteName = "EasyProgramming";
console.log('siteName outside is ' + siteName);

//function - siteName is still accessible, but topic is only accessible from within the function
(function outputName()
{
	console.log('siteName in the function is ' + siteName);
  
  var topic = "JavaScript";
  console.log('Topic in the function is ' + topic); 
}());

//Topic is NOT accessible
console.log('Topic outside is ' + topic);