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JavaScript

Posted by Logen Li
Logen Li
Courses Plus Student 1,276 Points

Question about jquery '$' selector

Hi guys! When I practice how to use jquery, I discovered that a lot of API is something like "$. get" which means they do not write a selector. What this thing mean?? Which element does it select?

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KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
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KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 Points

Explanation from the jQuery documentation

Logen Li
Logen Li
Courses Plus Student 1,276 Points

Thank you Kris! Basically it is just a Ajax short hand