What are the benefits of a closure, and when are they typically used?

Question

I\'m a web developer, but lots of folks are looking for slightly more advanced skills and understanding closures seems to be at the forefront of this.

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Answer 1

There are many JS books available, but you really should grab a copy of David Flanagan's JavaScript: The Definitive Guide if you really want to learn this (still the best JS reference IMHO). Read the chapter on closures and you'll get a lot more in-depth knowledge than anyone can give you in a reply here.