JavaScript 'this' and jQuery $(this)
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What does the keyword this denote in event handlers?

  • A jQuery object
  • A DOM element (correct)
  • A function
  • A window
  • In jQuery, what do we write for the keyword this?

  • $(this (correct)
  • this
  • "this"
  • #this
  • What is the purpose of the .each() method in jQuery?

  • To create a local variable
  • To access the clicked li tags (correct)
  • To access the window object
  • To access a DOM element
  • Study Notes

    • In JavaScript, variables have a scope and objects have context.
    • A local variable called this exists in a function.
    • It is scoped to the function, but if none is specified in the context of the owner object, that object is a window.
    • In jQuery, we write this as a jQuery object, $(this).
    • Note that there are no quotes since this is a variable.
    • In jQuery, we use the .each() method to access the clicked li tags.
    • The keyword this is also used in event handlers to denote a DOM element that triggered an event.

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    Test your knowledge of JavaScript 'this' keyword and its usage with jQuery $(this) object. The quiz covers the scope of variables, context of objects, and the usage of 'this' in event handlers and jQuery methods like .each().

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