Instruction: Explain the difference between 'let' and 'const' keywords in TypeScript, including their scope and mutability.
Context: This question evaluates the candidate's knowledge of variable declarations in TypeScript and their understanding of block scope and immutability.
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To begin, both 'let' and 'const' are part of TypeScript's (and JavaScript's) ECMAScript 2015 (ES6) syntax. They introduce block scope variables, contrasting with the function scope defined by 'var'. This means variables declared with 'let' or 'const' are only accessible within the block they are defined in, such as loops or if statements, enhancing code readability and reducing errors related to variable scope.
Now, focusing on their differences, the key distinction lies in mutability and reassignment. 'Let' allows us to declare variables that can be reassigned. For example, if you're managing a counter or iterating through values, 'let' is your go-to....
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