If I'm not mistaken that's not hoisting, since that code will work as long as a() is called after b is declared regardless of the hoisting. Keep in mind b is on

If I'm not mistaken that's not hoisting, since that code will work as long as a() is called after b is declared regardless of the hoisting. Keep in mind b is only accessed when a() is actually executed, not when it's declared! Hoisting works like this: a(); function a() { console.log("FOO"); } Which might or might not be more readable, depending on your tastes.