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When writing JavaScript code, it's important to understand the different types of errors that can occur. These errors can be classified into three main categories:

  1. Syntax Errors: Syntax errors occur when code is written in an incorrect or invalid way. These errors prevent the code from being executed and can be easily identified by the JavaScript interpreter. For example, if you forget to close a bracket or misspell a keyword, a syntax error will occur.
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1// Syntax error: missing closing parenthesis
2console.log("Hello, World!");
  1. Runtime Errors: Runtime errors occur during the execution of the code. These errors are not detected by the JavaScript interpreter during the code's parsing or compilation phase, but rather when the code is executed. Common runtime errors include accessing undefined variables, dividing by zero, or calling a function that doesn't exist.
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1// Runtime error: accessing undefined variable
2console.log(firstName);
  1. Logical Errors: Logical errors occur when the code does not produce the expected results. These errors do not prevent the code from executing, but rather cause the code to behave incorrectly. Logical errors are often more difficult to identify and debug compared to syntax or runtime errors.
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1// Logical error: incorrect addition
2const result = 2 + 2; // should be 4, but returns 22
3console.log(result);
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:001 > Cmd/Ctrl-Enter to run, Cmd/Ctrl-/ to comment