eventcurrentTarget
The term "event.currentTarget" is a property of an Event object in the Document Object Model (DOM) used in web development. It refers to the element on which the event listener is attached during an event propagation, specifically during the event’s bubbling or capturing phase.
In the context of event handling, when an event occurs on an element, it may propagate through
This distinction is particularly valuable when the same event listener is attached to multiple elements or
For example, in an event handler function, "this" usually references "event.currentTarget" when using traditional function expressions.
Overall, "event.currentTarget" is a fundamental property for precise event management, enabling developers to create dynamic, responsive,