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003-JavaScript

Execution
Context
EHSAN EHRARI
What is an Execution Context?

• In JavaScript, an execution context is an abstract


concept that describes the environment in which
JavaScript code is executed.
• It consists of three components:
1. Variable Object (VO).
2. Scope Chain.
3. "this" keyword.
Variable Object (VO)

• When JavaScript code is executed, an execution context


is created for it.
• The execution context consists of a Variable Object (VO),
which contains:
1. All Variables
2. Function Declarations
3. Function Arguments
Scope Chain

• The Scope Chain is a list of Variable Objects that defines


the current scope of the execution context.
• The Scope Chain is created by looking up the Variable
Object of the current context and then following the
chain of linked Variable Objects to parent contexts until
the global context is reached.
“this” Keyword

• The "this" keyword refers to the object that is currently


executing the JavaScript code.
• It is determined dynamically based on how the function is
called and can be different each time the function is
invoked.
Global Execution

• The global execution context is the default execution


context in a JavaScript program.
• It is the first execution context that is created when the
program starts running, and it remains active throughout
the entire runtime of the program.
Components of Global Execution Context

• The global object: In a web browser environment, the global object


is the window object.
• The outer environment: The outer environment of the global
execution context is null since there are no parent contexts.
• The scope chain: The scope chain of the global execution context
consists of the global object only.
• The "this" keyword: In a web browser environment, the "this" keyword
in the global execution context refers to the window object.
Outer Environment

• In JavaScript, the outer environment refers to the


execution context that is one level higher in the scope
chain.
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Conclusion

• Overall, the execution context is a fundamental concept


in JavaScript that helps to understand how variables and
functions are scoped and accessed within a program.
• Understanding execution contexts is important for writing
efficient and well-structured JavaScript code.
Question?

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