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JavaScript

Posted by Leandro Severino
Leandro Severino
12,674 Points

Difference between .each() and .call() in D3

What's the main difference between .each() and .call() in D3.js?

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
243,318 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
243,318 Points

Basically, .each() invokes a callback function on each element in the selection. You might think of it as a type of "loop".

On the other hand, .call() invokes a callback function on the selection itself. The function is called just once with the entire selection as the argument.

Leandro Severino
Leandro Severino
12,674 Points

Thank you. Clear and short!