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JavaScript basics: Constants

const prevents reassignment of a binding. It does not deeply freeze an object stored in that binding.

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Build constants
Build this first target: the JavaScript statements shown in the example, as executable-position code rather than a string or comment. Explain how the values and control flow implement this lesson’s concept; this browser lab checks structure without executing arbitrary JavaScript.
Hint & worked example
const prevents reassignment of a binding. It does not deeply freeze an object stored in that binding.
The requested statements are present as code, not inside a string or comment. No arbitrary JavaScript is executed.
```
const workshop = "Terminal practice";
```
Common mistake to avoid: A string containing code executes automatically when it is assigned.
2
Extend the constants example
Extend your file to include: the JavaScript statements shown in the example, as executable-position code rather than a string or comment. Explain how the values and control flow implement this lesson’s concept; this browser lab checks structure without executing arbitrary JavaScript.
Hint & worked example
const prevents reassignment of a binding. It does not deeply freeze an object stored in that binding.
The requested statements are present as code, not inside a string or comment. No arbitrary JavaScript is executed.
```
const workshop = "Terminal practice";
const seats = 12;
```
Common mistake to avoid: A successful element lookup guarantees that the rest of an event handler is correct.
3
Verify the complete constants pattern
Finish the pattern with: the JavaScript statements shown in the example, as executable-position code rather than a string or comment. Explain how the values and control flow implement this lesson’s concept; this browser lab checks structure without executing arbitrary JavaScript.
Hint & worked example
const prevents reassignment of a binding. It does not deeply freeze an object stored in that binding.
The requested statements are present as code, not inside a string or comment. No arbitrary JavaScript is executed.
```
const workshop = "Terminal practice";
const seats = 12;
const summary = workshop + ": " + seats + " seats";
```
Common mistake to avoid: A string containing code executes automatically when it is assigned.

Understand the pattern

const prevents reassignment of a binding. It does not deeply freeze an object stored in that binding.

Misconceptions to reject

A string containing code executes automatically when it is assigned.
A successful element lookup guarantees that the rest of an event handler is correct.

This is a code-inspection lab, not a full JavaScript runtime.

Worked example and expected result

const workshop = "Terminal practice";
const seats = 12;
const summary = workshop + ": " + seats + " seats";

const prevents reassignment of a binding. It does not deeply freeze an object stored in that binding.

Try a variation

Adapt the final example to a different project name while retaining its structure and relationships. A different context still needs a real browser and accessibility check.

Explain it

Which statement correctly explains constants?A successful element lookup guarantees that the rest of an event handler is correct.const prevents reassignment of a binding. It does not deeply freeze an object stored in that binding.A string containing code executes automatically when it is assigned.

Apply it elsewhere

You reuse constants in a different project. What must still be verified?The input values, element availability, and actual behavior in a real browser.Nothing; passing a single exercise guarantees every future use.Only whether the source code has the same number of lines.

Keep the momentum.

Complete the lab, then explain and apply the pattern.

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