What is the difference between an object's scope and its context in javascript?
definition, javascript, jquery, scope
Solution
"Context", as used in this jQuery example, is not a JavaScript term. It is just the name of a variable. It is documented with the rest of the jQuery documentation: http://api.jquery.com/jQuery/#selector-context
Problem
In the vernacular, scope and context have a lot in common. Which is why I get confused when I read references to both, such as in the quote below from an article on closures: Scope refers to where variables and functions are accessible, and in what context it is being executed. (@robertnyman) As far as I can tell, context is just a reference to an object. Can someone please explain what exactly is context, as used, for instance, in the jQuery syntax, `$(selector, context)`. And is an object's scope the same at it's context? Update: I found this interesting article that talks about both scope and context in JavaScript. http://www.digital-web.com/articles/scope_in_javascript/