Why this code int i; void setup() { i=5; } void loop() {} takes more (478 bytes) flash than this (466 bytes) int i; void setup() { int i=5; } void loop() {} What is advantages and disadvantages of both codes?

why the way of using variables affects size of compiled sketch?

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