Understanding the 'this' Keyword in jQuery

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What can the this keyword in jQuery be used for?

To access the properties and methods of an object

How can the this keyword in jQuery be used in event handlers?

To access the DOM element that triggered the event

What does the this keyword in jQuery refer to?

The jQuery object

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  • The this keyword in jQuery refers to the object that the function is running in, which can be a local variable, window, or jQuery object.
  • The this keyword in jQuery can be used to access the properties and methods of the object.
  • The this keyword in jQuery can be used to refer to the DOM element that triggered the event.
  • The this keyword in jQuery can be used in event handlers to access the DOM element that triggered the event.

Test your understanding of the 'this' keyword in jQuery and how it is used to refer to different objects and elements in event handling and function execution.

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