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7,657 PointsShouldn't we get an error when we recall the function since inside it is a constant which value has been modified?
Why is this happening?
1 Answer
Steven Parker
231,275 PointsThe variables inside a function are created fresh each time it is called. So any variable, including a "const", that was created in a previous call has already been disposed; and the one with the same name created in a later call is brand new.
Gurveer Singh
11,372 PointsGurveer Singh
11,372 PointsDisposing happens just because of alert function running in the script or it always happens when under the functions?
Steven Parker
231,275 PointsSteven Parker
231,275 PointsDisposing occurs anytime there is no longer any way to access a variable, such as when a variable has function scope and the function ends.