Global variable Vs Local Variable

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A global variable is declared outside a function while a local variable is declared inside a function. The scope of that given variable 'local variable' will remain inside that function and it can not be used outside of that function.

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Chittoji Murali Sree Krishna • Apr 21 '21 • Edited

Hmm, explanation is okay, but try giving some more info, like:

const brand_name = "mercedes"; 
// Global variable

function suv(){
const suv_name = "g-wagen";
// Local variables
document.querySelector("h1").innerHTML = 
    "vehicle :" + suv_name + brand_name;
}
function sedan(){
document.querySelector("h2").innerHTML = 
     "vehicle :" + suv_name + brand_name;
// Here it gives an error bcz suv_names 
// is not defined in this function or or 
// globally, but it's defined in another function,
// so it will be private for this function
}

Hence Global variables can be used any where in the code, but local variables can be accessed only in that particular function,

if you explain like this with more info, people can understand

I typed it in mobile, so if you find any typos, please ignore.

ghost • Aug 26 '21

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Global variable Vs Local Variable

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if you explain like this with more info, people can understand

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