Title: JavaScript Variables: var, let, const Explained with Examples | PlayCode
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Description: Learn JavaScript variables in 5 minutes. Master var, let, and const with interactive examples, comparison tables, and quizzes. Understand scope, hoisting, and best practices.
Open Graph Description: Learn JavaScript variables in 5 minutes. Master var, let, and const with interactive examples, comparison tables, and quizzes. Understand scope, hoisting, and best practices.
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