bobmccarthy/hoisting-worksheet

A few sample problems to brush up on Javascript hoisting

JavaScript Hoisting Practice

Description

A few sample problems to brush up on Javascript hoisting

Objectives

Learning Objectives

After completing this assignment, you should…

• Understand how hoisting works in JavaScript
• Understand that variable declarations are hoisted.
• Understand that function declarations and initializations are hoised.

Performance Objectives

After completing this assignment, you be able to effectively use

• your brain to translate strange hoisting problems into understandable code.

Details

Deliverables

• A hand written print out of WORKSHEET.md

Requirements

• Do not run the code until after you have filled in an answer.
• After filling in the answer and then running the code, explain what is going on.

Normal Mode

Print out a copy of WORKSHEET.md. Using pen and paper, fill in the answers to each question on the worksheet. After answering each question, run the code to see if you go it correct. Finally, refactor each problem to prevent hoisting from occurring.

Notes

Hoisting is a common topic for interview questions, so it's good to brush up on this worksheet before each interview.

Additional Resources

• Read JavaScript Hoisting Explained