Difference between declaring variables before or in loop?

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Which is better, a or b?

From a performance perspective, you’d have to measure it. (And in my opinion, if you can measure a difference, the compiler isn’t very good).

From a maintenance perspective, b is better. Declare and initialize variables in the same place, in the narrowest scope possible. Don’t leave a gaping hole between the declaration and the initialization, and don’t pollute namespaces you don’t need to.

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