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5/10/2026
Template Literals in JavaScript

Template Literals in JavaScript

Short summary

Template literals, introduced in ES6, simplify JavaScript string building by using backticks and ${} for variable insertion instead of concatenation with + signs. They natively support multi-line strings without escape characters and allow any JavaScript expression inside ${}, including arithmetic, ternary operators, and function calls. The tutorial uses extensive before-and-after code examples to demonstrate improved readability and reduced syntax complexity.

  • Template literals use backticks and ${} syntax instead of string concatenation with + signs
  • Native support for multi-line strings without escape characters or line continuation operators
  • Allows any JavaScript expression inside ${}, including calculations, conditionals, and function calls

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