This function retrieves the target element of an event and allows you to create reusable JavaScript code.
Parameters:
- event - the browser's event object
Example:
The following functions can be attached to multiple elements' onmouseover and onmouseout events to create a nice hover effect:
function mouseOver(event) {
var target = getTarget(event);
target.style.border = "1px dotted blue"; // apply the hover effect
}
function mouseOut(event) {
var target = getTarget(event);
target.style.border = ""; // remove the hover effect
}