Variables

Each block defines a new scope, such as a class, method or statement. Scopes may be nested inside of one another, and they are static. Scope lifetime is dynamic during runtime.

Local variable

Methods can define their own local variables:

• Short lived, like parameters.
• Method sets their values.
• Used for temporary calculation and storage.
• Exist only as long as the method is being executed.
• Only accessible from within the method.
• Only defined within a particular scope.

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