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# [What is a Closure in JavaScript?](https://simplifyingcode.com/what-is-a-closure-in-javascript?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

If you've been developing in JavaScript for any period of time you would have come across the term closure. But what does that mean in practical terms? Let dig into it. Closure put simply In simple terms a closure is when a function accesses a varia...

Oct 10, 2022 · 2 min read · simplifyingcode.com  
Updated Oct 25, 2022  
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