One of my favorite new features in jQuery 1.4 is the new $.proxy method. It allows us the ability to force a particular context when calling a method. In JavaScript, there can be times when it’s difficult to hold on to the this keyword. For example, when it’s bound to some event handler, this now refers to the target of the handler, rather than your desired object.
If this sounds a bit confusing, don’t worry; today’s four-minute video quick tip should clear things up.
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