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Function declarations, function expressions, arrow functions, default parameters, rest parameters, callbacks, higher-order functions, first-class functions, IIFE, and pure functions

JavaScript functions are first-class values, which is why callbacks, higher-order utilities, and different function forms all matter.

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Function declarations, function expressions, arrow functions, default parameters, rest parameters, callbacks, higher-order functions, first-class functions, IIFE, and pure functions

JavaScript functions are first-class values, which is why callbacks, higher-order utilities, and different function forms all matter.

  • Declarations and expressions behave differently
  • Arrow functions change `this` behavior
  • Pure functions avoid hidden side effects

Function declarations, function expressions, arrow functions, default parameters, rest parameters, callbacks, higher-order functions, first-class functions, IIFE, and pure functions