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Jose Gutiérrez
9,370 PointsWhat is the difference between use myButton.addEventListener('click',()=>{}); and use $('#myButton').on('click',...
I am confused, can i use myButton.addEventListener('click' , (event)=>{ do something}); and use $('#myButton').on('click' , fucntion(event){doSomething}); intercahgeably? I know than one is javascript ant the other is jquery but, its possible to use both ways in the same .js file?
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Steven Parker
229,644 Points
jQuery adds to JavaScript, but does not remove any JavaScript functionality.
You can think of jQuery as "JavaScript PLUS", since you're still using JavaScript, just with extra features. So yes, any plain JavaScript still works and can be combined with your jQuery. In the background, jQuery is just performing the same JavaScript steps you would use anyway, but providing a more compact interface to you.
Just keep in mind the distinction between jQuery objects and plain DOM elements (as you did above), but otherwise you can mix and match as you wish in your program.
Jose Gutiérrez
9,370 PointsPerfectly explained!!! Thanks a lot!