Jquery: What's the difference between $(function() { and $(document).ready(function() {

Question

Hi I'm new to jQuery and I would like to know the difference between:

$(function() { });

and

$(document).ready(function() { });

Thanks!!

Check ready DOC, $(handler) here your handler is an anonymous function. So, there is no difference... — A. Wolff, Jul 26 '13 at 13:51

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 26 '13 at 13:50

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The first notation :

$(function(){ ... });

is short-hand for the second-choice :

$(document).ready(function(){ ... });

They will both do the exact same thing, however the first will just require slightly less code.

answered Jul 26 '13 at 13:50

Rion Williams

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 26 '13 at 13:49

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no difference - just different notation

answered Jul 26 '13 at 13:49

Aris

This does not provide an answer to the question. To critique or request clarification from an author, leave a comment below their post. – eugen Jul 26 '13 at 14:07
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question was 'what is the difference'. – Aris Jul 26 '13 at 14:08
@Aris I agree. Though succinct, it does answer the question. That said, a reference to the documentation is always desirable. – Wiseguy Jul 26 '13 at 15:14
thanks @Wiseguy for your suggestion. – Aris Jul 26 '13 at 20:16

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