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Vic Mercier
3,276 PointsWhat is event handling?
What is an event handler?
1 Answer
Steven Parker
243,656 PointsThe "handler" is a part of a program that responds to something happening (the "event").
An event could be clicking on a button, typing in an input box, time elapsing, moving the mouse, etc. The "handler" is the part of the program that does something because of the event happening.
This is a common functionality of JavaScript programs and you'll find it covered in several of the courses