Hoisting in JavaScript | (variables & functions)
MindCraft Frontend Web Dev - JS Essential Lecture 4
Course by: MindCraft

In this lecture, we unravel the concept of hoisting in JavaScript, a topic often encountered in interviews and frequently misunderstood. We explore how hoisting operates behind the scenes within the JavaScript engine, particularly focusing on variables and functions.

During the Memory Allocation Phase of Execution Context creation, all variables are assigned a default value of undefined before any code execution begins. This foundational understanding sets the stage for comprehending how hoisting influences variable and function declarations in JavaScript.

Topics Covered:

• 00:00 - Introduction to Hoisting in JavaScript (with examples)

• 00:54 - Variable and Function Hoisting in JS

• 03:02 - Definition of Hoisting

• 03:52 - Functions Hoisting Behind the Scenes

• 04:37 - Diving Deep under the hood of the JavaScript code

• 13:37 - Summary and Interview tip

• 14:12 - Demo of Call Stack in the Browser

• 18:23 - Teaser of the next video - How functions work in JavaScript?

• 18:38 - Thank you for watching Namaste JavaScript

Gain a comprehensive understanding of hoisting and enhance your JavaScript proficiency with this detailed tutorial!