In Backbone.js event callback what is this, and how do I get access to the element triggered?
backbone.js, javascript
Solution
In backbone.js "this" is bound to the view object.
If you need to access the target element you can still do so through the event.target or event.targetElement. Have a look at this question Backbone.js Event Binding
Problem
I wonder why the this or $(this) selector isnt working when attaching functions to events in Backbone js. Look at this example code: ``` var testView = Backbone.View.extend({ el: $('#test'), events: { 'keyup #signup-fullname': 'validateFullname' }, validateFullName: function(e){ if($(this).val() == "mike"){ alert('You are just amazing!'); } else if($(this).val() == "tom"){ alert("mmm.. you fail...") } } }); ``` It is not working and it only works if I do this: ``` var testView = Backbone.View.extend({ el: $('#test'), events: { 'keyup #signup-fullname': 'validateFullname' }, validateFullName: function(e){ if($('#signup-fullname').val() == "mike"){ alert('You are just amazing!'); } else if($('#signup-fullname').val() == "tom"){ alert("mmm.. you fail...") } } }); ``` Isn't that a bit of an overkill can it be done with this or $(this)? Thanks