onclick event

The onclick event in JavaScript is a type of user interface event that occurs when a user clicks on an HTML element.

It is commonly used to trigger a specific action or function when the user interacts with a clickable element, such as a button or a link.

Here's an example of using the onclick event with an HTML button and JavaScript:

Example -> with addEventListener event:

<button id="yourButton">Click me</button>

<script>
    // Using addEventListener with a button
    document.getElementById('yourButton').addEventListener('click', function() {
        alert('Button clicked!');
    });
</script>

This approach allows you to attach multiple event listeners to the same element, providing more flexibility.

The onclick event is just one of many events available in JavaScript, and understanding how to handle events is crucial for creating interactive and dynamic web pages.

Example -> with onclick event:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>onclick Event Example</title>
</head>
<body>

<button id="yourButton">Click me</button>

 <script>
    // Using onclick event with a button
    document.getElementById('yourButton').onclick = function() {
        alert('Button clicked!');
    };
 </script>

</body>
</html>

Note:

The HTML file contains a button element with the ID `yourButton`.
The JavaScript code selects the button using document.getElementById('yourButton').
It assigns an anonymous function to the onclick property of the button.
The anonymous function contains the code that will be executed when the button is clicked. In this case, it shows an alert saying "Button clicked!"

<-- addEventListener event

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