Summary

The 25th November 2015 update introduces a significant difference in event object handling when using jQuery compared to modern JavaScript. While the traditional `this` keyword is common in event handlers, developers should consider `event.currentTarget` as a more explicit alternative. This pattern helps ensure clarity and reduces ambiguity within event-based code, making it easier to identify what property refers to in a given context.

Regarding JavaScript's `this` keyword usage, it is increasingly standard practice to replace `this` with `event.currentTarget` when manipulating DOM elements. Although this method is often employed, it remains clearer than relying on `this` alone, as developers can better control the flow of state changes.

Furthermore, in web development, understanding the wrapping behavior of text within elements is crucial. When an element is positioned partially outside the viewport and lacks a width attribute, its inner text will naturally wrap around the window boundary. This behavior ensures that content does not break layout or appear abruptly, providing the user with a predictable visual experience.

Title

dropshado.ws

Description

Front-end development minutiæ. By David DeSandro

Keywords

width, event, using, border, bottom, video, david, chrome, element, animation, canvas, padding, value, will, height, change, size

NS Lookup

A 66.6.44.4

Dates

Created 2026-03-08

Updated 2026-04-22

Summarized 2026-04-24