JavaScript closures and lexical scope fundamentals

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Closures allow functions to access variables from outer scopes even after outer function returns. I create closures when inner functions reference outer function variables. Lexical scope means functions look up variables where they're defined, not where they're called. Closures enable data privacy by encapsulating variables. The module pattern uses closures to create private state and public interfaces. Using closures for event handlers preserves access to surrounding context. Each closure maintains its own scope chain and variable bindings. Closures power callbacks, higher-order functions, and functional programming patterns. Understanding closure lifetime prevents memory leaks. The closure scope chain includes local scope, outer function scopes, and global scope.