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JavaScript

Posted by Marcio Mello
Marcio Mello
7,861 Points

Terminology: Are properties the same as attributes? HTML / JS

I get confused when Andrew speaks of properties and attributes.

In HTML an Element attribute is something in the lines of:

IMG -> Src INPUT -> type, name, value, etc.

When telling us to change a TAG property, does it means the same as attribute?

Like img.src, input.type, etc?

__ROLLER__ Angel
__ROLLER__ Angel
25,606 Points

I believe he means the same and is intending that you change the TAG attribute. While thinking about this I came across this more detailed explanation on the subject: http://javascript.info/tutorial/attributes-and-custom-properties

Marcio Mello
Marcio Mello
7,861 Points

Hey, thanks for the link. Interesting reading ;)

1 Answer

Bryan Knight
Bryan Knight
34,215 Points
Bryan Knight
Bryan Knight
34,215 Points

In javascript a property is what a variable is called when it's used inside of an object.

Outside of object = variables & functions Inside of object = properties & methods

But they are the same thing. Just different terms depending on where it is used.

If he is using the term property when referring to HTML then I could assume that he is indeed referring to element attributes or the attribute's value.