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In Mist, variables follow the language-wide `type name` convention. For local scope, the `var` keyword provides type inference, while explicit types can be used for clarity or strictness.
Variables in Mist are declared with the `let` keyword. Like Rust, variables are immutable by default, and types are written after the name for scannability.
## Basic Declaration
Variables are declared using the `var` keyword for automatic type inference. Like Rust, variables are immutable by default.
Variables use `let` for automatic type inference. The type annotation is optional — when omitted, the compiler infers the type from the value.
```mist
var message = "Hello Mist";
var count = 42;
let x = 42;
let greeting = "Hello Mist";
```
## Mutability
To allow a variable to be reassigned, use the `mut` modifier after the `var` keyword or the explicit type.
To allow a variable to be reassigned, use `let mut`:
```mist
var mut score = 0;
let mut score = 0;
score = 100;
f32 mut price = 19.99;
price = 14.99;
```
## Explicit Typing
Type annotations are placed after the name:
```mist
u64 large_id = 1000234;
bool is_active = true;
let id u64 = 1000234;
let is_active bool = true;
let name *str = "mist";
```
## Arrays
```mist
var list = [1, 2, 3]; // Standard init
var zeros = [0; 10]; // Repeat notation: ten zeroes
let list = [1, 2, 3]; // Standard init
let zeros = [0; 10]; // Repeat notation: ten zeroes
```
## Pattern Destructuring
```mist
(i32, i32) (x, y) = get_coordinates();
(String, i32) (name, age) = get_user_info();
```
## Constants
Constants are immutable values evaluated at compile time with an explicit type.
Tuples are destructured using square brackets:
```mist
const i32 MAX_RETRIES = 5;
const str* VERSION = "1.0.4";
let [a, b] = (10, "hello");
let [a, [b, c]] = (1, (2, 3));
```
## Key Characteristics
- **Predictable Order**: Whether using `var` or an explicit type, the name always follows the "source" of its data.
- **Predictable Order**: The `let` keyword signals a binding, followed by the name, optional type, and optional value.
- **Safety First**: Immutability by default prevents accidental state changes.
- **Zero-Cost Inference**: Type inference is handled entirely at compile time.
- **Shadowing**: Mist supports variable shadowing within the same scope.