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what is a closure in javascript
5/30/2026, 6:55:05 PM7281msk=45b09e14d-851f-41ef-83e4-cf4034cdd1dd
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A closure in JavaScript is a function that retains access to its lexical scope, even when the function is executed outside that scope. This means that a closure can remember the variables from the context in which it was created, allowing for data encapsulation and private variables.
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- 0.what is a closure in javascript(original)
- 1.how would you define a closure in JavaScript?
- 2.can you explain the concept of closures in JavaScript?
- 3.what does the term "closure" mean in the context of JavaScript?