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SyntaxError: Missing initializer in const declaration

Error message

SyntaxError: Missing initializer in const declaration

What broke

You attempted to declare a constant variable using 'const' without providing an initial value. In JavaScript, 'const' requires that a variable be initialized at the time of declaration.

Why it broke

The root cause is that 'const' variables must always be initialized to a value, as they cannot be reassigned later. Failing to provide an initializer violates this rule.

How to fix

To fix this error, ensure that you provide an initial value when declaring the const variable. For example, you can assign a number, string, or any other value at the time of declaration.

Code fix

const myVariable = 10;

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Prevention tip

For example, you can assign a number, string, or any other value at the time of declaration.

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