Understanding JavaScript: Global Variables vs Variables Inside Document Ready Function JavaScript is a versatile language used extensively in web development. One common area of confusion for developers is the difference between global variables and variables declared inside the document ready function. This post aims to clarify these concepts and help you understand when to use each. Global Variables in JavaScript Global variables are declared outside of any function, making them accessible from anywhere in your code. Here's an example: var globalVariable = "I am a global variable"; function showGlobalVariable() { console.log(globalVariable); } showGlobalVariable(); // Output: "I am a global variable" In this example, globalVariable is accessible both inside and outside the showGlobalVariable function.