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A simple example I use to remember what a closure is

Reuben George Thomas on August 13, 2020

You will probably get asked what a closure is at some point in your web dev career, possibly at an interview, and it's one of those things that can...
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CatalinRadoi

Thanks! Thought closure meant when you tell your ex not to call you ever again :P

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Jack

In JS, closure is still having your ex's number in your phone ;)

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Reuben George Thomas

😅this works too I guess

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Sharoz Ijaz

Thanks for Explaining me this Hard Topic.

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Reuben George Thomas

glad it helped!!

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TomW

nice article bud!

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Reuben George Thomas

Thanks Tom!

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Akhil Arjun

That is as neat as someone can explain closures. Good job bro 🕺👾

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Hannah Gooding

So clearly explained Reuben!

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Reuben George Thomas

Thanks! Here's to more posting✌️

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Thomas Ferro

Great memory refresh!

I would, however, consider using a real-world example in addition to the one you used, since this concept can feel a little abstract.