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Start your free trialDominykas Kuizinas
10,761 PointsWouldn't it be better to use .on() method rather than .click() ?
Wouldn't it be better to use .on() method rather than .click() ?
1 Answer
Steven Parker
231,275 PointsAs mentioned on the documentation page, the .click(
handler )
method is simply a shortcut for .on("click",
handler )
,
Or were you suggesting using one of the other forms of the .on()
method?
Dominykas Kuizinas
10,761 PointsDominykas Kuizinas
10,761 PointsNope I was referring to .on("click" method, because correct me if I'm wrong but from what I understood from previous lessons that it is more practical to use .on("click") rather than .click() because we might want to add more triggers in future and .on('click') can use less memory and work for dynamically added elements. Source: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9122078/difference-between-onclick-vs-click
Steven Parker
231,275 PointsSteven Parker
231,275 PointsThat guy is suggesting using one of the other forms, specifically to create a designated handler. It's not possible to get the functionality he's referring to using "click" because it requires additional arguments. If you're writing a designated handler you don't have a choice.
But when you only need the standard functionality, then "click" is a shortcut (no difference in function or performance). It makes your code a little bit more concise and easier to read.
Barry Allen Jr
774 PointsBarry Allen Jr
774 PointsIn the exemple it's ok to use .click();
There is always many ways to write the code even using the same language. .on() is a must use if you might have a dynamically generated elements. And it's good because the event delegation stuff.
So in this case use whatever you like to use :)