JQuery variable prefixed with $ [duplicate]

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var $parent = $('<p>').addClass('exanple-class').prop('id','id-parent').appendTo('body');

I partially understand the statement above, but why declare the variable prefixed with dollar sign ? Why not use var parent = somecode, I've searched and cant find a definition

It's just a naming convention to show that the variable contains a jQuery object. The $ provides no other value. — Rory McCrossan
– Rory McCrossan, Commented Jun 2, 2015 at 16:22

Adam Jenkins · Accepted Answer · 2015-06-02 16:22:35Z

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It's somewhat of a convention. It lets you know, without having to go back to check where the variable was declared, that it contains a jQuery object.

answered Jun 2, 2015 at 16:22

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