JavaScript Tutorial
JavaScript Events: All Types With Examples
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- What Are JavaScript Events?
- Types of JavaScript Events
- JavaScript Event Handling Methods
- JavaScript Event Handlers and Event Listeners
- Adding Event Listeners
- Why Use Events in JavaScript?
- Event Propagation
- Removing Event Listeners
- JavaScript Events Best Practices
- Common JavaScript Event Examples
FAQs about JavaScript Events
JavaScript events are actions or occurrences that happen in the browser, like clicking a button, typing in a field, or resizing the window.
You can use the addEventListener method on an element to specify the event type and a callback function to execute.
Inline handlers are written directly in HTML, while addEventListener keeps your JavaScript separate, making the code easier to manage.
Event propagation describes how events move through the DOM in three phases: capture, target, and bubble.
Yes, you can remove an event listener using the removeEventListener method if you no longer need it.