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The Scope of a variable defines the areas of a program where this variable would be visible and can be used. For ex:

a. Method variables - are visible only inside the method where they are declared and hence their scope is only the method

b. Class variables - are visible inside the class and can be used by any method inside the class and hence their scope is the whole class.

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Differences between scope and visibility of a variable?

Scope of a variable is the lines of code from which it can be seen and/or manipulated. Scope can be thought of as visibility, because a variable's scope is where it is visible from. A variable declared within a function (or any block, for that matter) has scope only within that block. It is visible within that block, and from within any contained block, but not from within any containing (outer) blocks. However, it should be noted that if a variable's name is reused in a nested declaration, then the outer variable loses scope within that block. As a result, you can reuse, for instance, the variable "i" within a new block without compromising any use outside that block.


What is A part of a program in witch a variable may be accessed?

The part of a program in which a particular variable may be accessed is called the 'scope' of the variable. In most cases, the scope of a variable is limited to the function within which it was created, or any function it is passed to as an argument. You can also use global variables, which can be accessed from any part of the program and have 'global scope'. However, this is generally considered as poor programming practice, and should be used cautiously and sparingly as it tends to make code difficult to read and maintain.


What is out of scope in returning objects in java?

if u declare variable in method & tray to use this variable outside the method then it is out of scope


In most languages where does a local variables scope begin and end?

A local variable only exists within the scope in which it is declared. As soon as the scope ends, the variable ceases to exist. { // beginning of a scope, i does not yet exist int i = 42; // local variable declared, i now exists } // end of scope, i no longer exists


What is a local variable and What statements are able to access a local variable?

A local variable is a variable that can only be called on by the module. Where as a global variable can be called upon by any module. Only statements made inside the same module can call on a local variable.

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Differences between scope and visibility of a variable?

Scope of a variable is the lines of code from which it can be seen and/or manipulated. Scope can be thought of as visibility, because a variable's scope is where it is visible from. A variable declared within a function (or any block, for that matter) has scope only within that block. It is visible within that block, and from within any contained block, but not from within any containing (outer) blocks. However, it should be noted that if a variable's name is reused in a nested declaration, then the outer variable loses scope within that block. As a result, you can reuse, for instance, the variable "i" within a new block without compromising any use outside that block.


Scope of static variables?

Scope of static variable is with in the file if it is static global. Scope of static variable is with in the function if variable is declared local to a function. But the life time is throughout the program


Which specifier indicates that a variable's reserved space in the memory can be erased or relocated when the variable is out of its scope?

There is no such thing. When the program leaves the scope of the variable, it will be release the memory of the variable automatically and unconditonally.


What is A part of a program in witch a variable may be accessed?

The part of a program in which a particular variable may be accessed is called the 'scope' of the variable. In most cases, the scope of a variable is limited to the function within which it was created, or any function it is passed to as an argument. You can also use global variables, which can be accessed from any part of the program and have 'global scope'. However, this is generally considered as poor programming practice, and should be used cautiously and sparingly as it tends to make code difficult to read and maintain.


What is out of scope in returning objects in java?

if u declare variable in method & tray to use this variable outside the method then it is out of scope


Is possible to declare a variable in a method and declare it a main?

The same identifier (variable name) may be used for at most one variable in each scope. Each method has its own scope, in addition to the global scope which is accessible from all others. However, each scope would have a different variable than every other scope despite using the same name for it.


In most languages where does a local variables scope begin and end?

A local variable only exists within the scope in which it is declared. As soon as the scope ends, the variable ceases to exist. { // beginning of a scope, i does not yet exist int i = 42; // local variable declared, i now exists } // end of scope, i no longer exists


What brand of scope is on the Remington 770?

A Bushnell 3-9x40 variable scope


Explain different types of coding style in software engineering?

Meaningful variable names. Always use descriptive and meaningful variable names. Don't worry about the length. Meaningful variable names help other people reading your code understand what is going on. Example: if (a <= = 24) What is a? This is confusing. if (vacationHours <= = 24) See, better. <li>Variable scope indicated by name. Code is easier to read and understand if each variable indicates it's scope. One way to do this is to add prefixes to variable names, for example: Scope = Class member or instance variable: m_hours Scope = Class static variable: s_hours Scope = Parameter passed in a method call: p_hours Scope = local variable to a method: l_hours Regards ~Anoop


What does an independent variable depend on in math?

It can depend on nothing or on an variable which is outside of the scope of the study.


What is the best variable rifle scope you can get for 250 or less?

Nikon Prostaff is an excellent variable scope for under $250. Excellent optics, can't beat it for the price.


Is there a rifle scope that can change its magnification with like a knob or something?

Yes- called a variable power scope. Perhaps the most common is the 3-9 power variable. Twisting a ring at the rear of the scope changes the magnification.