In JQuery when should you use .bind() over .click() - or any other given event?

Question

I understand the difference between Live and Bind but when should I use use .bind() over a 'standard' event method as shown below.

Are there any key differences in the way these two calls work?

$('.clickme').bind('click', function() {
  // Handler called.
});

$('.clickme').click(function() {
  // Handler called.
});

Answer 1

They're effectively the same. However, using bind() allows you to make use of namespaced events. This is especially useful when writing plugins.

Answer 2

in "bind" you can use multiple events

$('#foo').bind('mouseenter mouseleave', function() {
  $(this).toggleClass('entered');
});

Answer 3

They are the same. See here

Answer 4

I use the explicit methods when available. I use the bind when a method isn't available like for window.onbeforeunload

The other time to use bind is if your are developing and switching between "live" and "bind".

Answer 5

use .bind when you want to bind to "event.namespace"

Actaully almost always use .bind and almost always use namespaces.