What is event delegation in jQuery?

What is event delegation in jQuery?

Event delegation is a technique in jQuery that allows you to attach a single event handler to a parent element instead of multiple handlers to individual child elements.

Can you give me an example of how to use event delegation?

Sure! If you have a list of items and want to handle clicks on them, you can attach a click event to the parent <ul> element. When a child <li> is clicked, the event bubbles up to the <ul>, triggering the handler.

What are the benefits of using event delegation?

The benefits include improved performance by reducing the number of event handlers, and it allows you to handle events for dynamically added elements.

Are there any drawbacks to using event delegation?

Yes, one drawback is that it can lead to unexpected behavior if the event handler is not properly scoped, especially with events like mouseover.