What are jQuery events and how do I use them?

What are jQuery events and how do I use them?

jQuery events are actions that occur in the browser, like clicks or key presses. You can use them to trigger functions.

Can you give me an example of a click event?

Sure! You can use $('#myButton').click(function() { alert('Button clicked!'); }); to show an alert when a button is clicked.

What other events can I use with jQuery?

You can use events like mouseover, mouseout, keypress, submit, and many more to enhance interactivity.

How do I prevent the default action of an event?

You can use event.preventDefault() within your event handler to stop the default action from occurring.