We learned a lot in this chapter. We learned about web browser events and how they can help us watch for, and react to, user actions. We saw events in action in web forms and in a mythical web application that allows users to toggle a help tip box with a shortcut key.
Specifically, we covered:
Adding event listeners to elements: We learned how to add a single event listener, as well as multiple event listeners, using the
addEventandaddEventsmethods. You'll find a lot of use for these as you get into the more advanced facets of MooTools.Removing, cloning, and firing off events: We saw how to remove events from elements using the
removeEventandremoveEventsmethods, cloning events with the clone method, and systematically firing off events, even when they are not triggered by users, using thefireEventmethod.Creating custom events: We found out how to create custom events to extend MooTools' event object.
Event properties and methods: We saw the available methods and properties that...