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JavaScript jQuery Basics (2014) Introduction to jQuery Ways to Include jQuery in a Project

brandonlind2
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What is a handler?

he keeps referring to a handler what is a handler?

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Tushar Singh
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Tushar Singh
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We have the ability to create dynamic web pages by using events. Events are actions that can be detected by your Web Application.

When these events are triggered you can then use a custom function to do pretty much whatever you want with the event. These custom functions are called Event Handlers.

Some event handlers https://api.jquery.com/category/events/event-handler-attachment/

I din't learn a thing from this dude, may be something was wrong with me, I have no idea. If you think You need more resources to understand, give it a try. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNb8T5NBdQg&list=PL6B08BAA57B5C7810