let Binding
This lesson is all about assigning names to data so that it can be used later.
We'll cover the following
Keeping Track of Values
Storing data in an identifier is essential for almost any language. Identifiers facilitate the flow of information throughout a program. If we have a value that is being used in several places, it would be impractical to hardcode it again and again.
Attaching an identifier to the value would make the code more concise, more readable, and more reusable.
The let
Identifier
The let
keyword is used to assign, or bind, a name to a value. This value can now be accessed and modified through the corresponding name.
Apart from simple data types, let
bindings can also be assigned to the results of expressions. The basic syntax for a let
binding can be seen below:
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