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Nathan Jackson
Nathan Jackson
8,360 Points
Posted by Nathan Jackson
Nathan Jackson
8,360 Points

"Open a scope" Explanation

Hey Guys,

Super simple question. I was just wondering wether someone could explain the term "open a scope". Im just returning to the SASS segment of the Web Design track after a month or so away, and can't seem to remember hearing this term.

Probably a very n00b question but it's just stumped me!

Please and thanks!

Nath

1 Answer

Dustin Matlock
Dustin Matlock
33,856 Points

Hey Nathan, here's a real quick explanation, and a more detailed one here.

Variable Scope (JavaScript) JavaScript has two scopes: global and local. A variable that is declared outside a function definition is a global variable, and its value is accessible and modifiable throughout your program. A variable that is declared inside a function definition is local. —Microsoft