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Certain jQuery object methods retrieve specific values (instead of modifying a state). An example of this is the val() method, which returns the current value of a text input element. In these cases, a statement such as $('#user-email').val() cannot be used for chaining as the return value does not reference a jQuery object.
jQuery can attach functions to the onLoad event: $( myFunction ); Functions can also be written inline as $( function() { // Code here } ); Do not assign window.onload to a function directly, as this overwrites any other onLoad functions that may have been previously set.
Note: $ and jQuery are the same object; choosing between them is purely a matter of opinion. Many scripts use this function simply to add some script interface, such as a link in a portlet. Then the main part of the code is executed after the user clicks on that link.
The init function is called when the binding has been applied to an element, perfect for onetime initialization. Whenever the bound observable changes, an update function is called that allows you to react to changing data. Here’s a simple example of a custom binding handler that applies a jQuery UI datepicker to an input element:
Documents a return value @return: Synonym for @returns: @see: Documents an association to another object @todo: Documents something that is missing/open @this: Specifies the type of the object to which the keyword this refers within a function. @throws: Documents an exception thrown by a method @version: Provides the version number of a library
Dynamic HTML, or DHTML, is a term which was used by some browser vendors to describe the combination of HTML, style sheets and client-side scripts (JavaScript, VBScript, or any other supported scripts) that enabled the creation of interactive and animated documents.
HTML and CSS can be used in combination to mark up and style information. The webpage can be modified by JavaScript to dynamically display (and allow the user to interact with) the new information. The built-in XMLHttpRequest object is used to execute Ajax on webpages, allowing websites to load content onto the screen without refreshing the ...