Why does JSHint throw a warning if I am using const?

Question

This is the error I get when using const:

Answer 1

For SublimeText 3 on Mac:

1. Create a .jshintrc file in your root directory (or wherever you prefer) and specify the esversion:

    # .jshintrc
    {
      "esversion": 6
    }

2. Reference the pwd of the file you just created in SublimeLinter user settings (Sublime Text > Preference > Package Settings > SublimeLinter > Settings)

    // SublimeLinter Settings - User
    {
      "linters": {
        "jshint": {
          "args": ["--config", "/Users/[your_username]/.jshintrc"]
        }
      }
    }

3. Quit and relaunch SublimeText