Hi Matt and Tobaco, thanks for the quick replies -- I really appreciate the help! :)
Both of your replies have been very helpful. Thanks! Have a great day! Cheers, Micky On Jan 24, 7:54 pm, Micky Hulse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > Two quick questions: > > ----- > > 01. > > $(".item").hover( > function() { > console.log(this); /* For Firebug. */ > $(this + ' .thumb').animate({ "height": "50px" }, "fast"); /* How to > target a child element of $(this)? */}, > > function() { > console.log(this); /* For Firebug. */ > $(this + ' .thumb').animate({ "height": "25px" }, "fast"); /* How to > target a child element of $(this)? */} > > ); > > So, $(this + ' .thumb') does not work (to be expected)... But how can > I make sure I target the child element $(".thumb") of $(this)? > > Here is the HTML: > > <div class="item"> > <div class="thumb"></div> > </div> > > ----- > > 02. > > I am trying to learn when I should use bind() in my jQuery coding... > Would I want to bind() the "hover" via the above code snippet? > > ----- > > Tips would be spectacular! :D > > Thanks a million in advance. > > Cheers, > Micky