How Closure makes handling Data leaks, state management, and messy code too simple — Master Advanced Javascript

Vamsi Krishna Kodimela
Frontend Simplified
3 min readMar 31, 2024

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Data leaks, poor state management, and messy and hard-to-maintain code are always problems when we work with front-end applications, and almost every one of us is a victim.

Well, no more! Javascript Closures is our one-stop solution for crafting well-organized and secured Javascript Applications.

Closures

Closures are a powerful concept that allows us to create functions that remember and access variables from their outer scope even after the outer function has returned. This “remembering” creates a private space for data, promoting encapsulation and state management.

Think of it this way: Imagine a function like a box. Inside the box, there might be smaller compartments holding valuable data. When the function finishes its main task, the box might be thrown away (the function returns). However, the smaller compartments (closures) are hidden within the box and can still be accessed.

Why Closures..?

  • Data Protection: Variables declared within a closure are inaccessible from the outside world, preventing accidental modification and promoting data integrity.
  • State Management: Closures allow you…

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