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jquery on data-xxxx modified event?

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Is there a way of catching the modification of a specific data attribute (i.e. 'data-whatever')? My first thought was to go with DOM mutation observer but was wondering if there's any 'easier' way through jQuery?




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  1. Tips For AllFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    if there's any 'easier' way through jQuery?


    There is no attribute change event.

    Be careful with those "DOM mutation" events, they are deprecated and not supported in all browsers as much as I know.

    Better solution is: When you toggle the data.* attribute call that function you want.

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