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JavaScript jQuery Basics (2014) Creating a Simple Lightbox Perform: Part 1

attr()

What is the purpose of attr() in this code?

1 Answer

Jesus Mendoza
Jesus Mendoza
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Hey Karen,

The purpose of the attr() is to find the href attribute of the link clicked so you can render the image corresponding to it in the next video