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1. How should modules implement JavaScript in Drupal 9 and 10?
Drupal recommends modules to attach JavaScript logic using Drupal.behaviors. For instance, the code below demonstrates this approach:
(function ($, Drupal) {
  'use strict';
  Drupal.behaviors.exampleModule = {
    attach: function (context, settings) {
      $('.example', context).click(function () {
        $(this).next('ul').toggle('show');
      });
    }
  };
})(jQuery, Drupal);
2. When does Drupal call attached behaviors, and what parameters are passed?
Drupal core calls attached behaviors when the DOM is fully loaded. It passes two arguments: context (representing the DOM) and settings (containing server-side injected settings).
3. How is Drupal.attachBehaviors() called and when does it occur in Drupal 9 and 10?
Drupal.attachBehaviors() is called to attach all behaviors and is typically triggered after the DOM is loaded using $(document).ready().
(function ($, Drupal) {
  'use strict';
  // Attach all behaviors.
  $(document).ready(function () {
    Drupal.attachBehaviors(document, Drupal.settings);
  });
})(jQuery, Drupal);
4. How can behaviors be made efficient and run only once in Drupal 9 and 10?
To ensure behaviors run only once, developers can utilize jQuery.once().
(function ($, Drupal) {
  'use strict';
  Drupal.behaviors.syfyGlobalHideMenu = {
    attach: function (context, settings) {
      $('.nav-flyout', context).once('remove-modals').each(function () {
        $(document).keyup(function (e) {
          if (e.keyCode == 27) {
            $(this).removeClass('js-flyout-active');
          }
        });
      });
    }
  };
})(jQuery, Drupal);
5. Why is considering the context variable important in Drupal 9 and 10 behaviors?
The context variable contains the affected piece of HTML, and using it in jQuery selectors is crucial for efficient code.
(function ($, Drupal) {
  'use strict';
  Drupal.behaviors.syfyGlobalHideMenu = {
    attach: function (context, settings) {
      $(document, context).keyup(function (e) {
        if (e.keyCode == 27) {
          $('.nav-flyout', context).removeClass('js-flyout-active');
        }
      });
    }
  };
})(jQuery, Drupal);
These examples demonstrate how to adapt JavaScript code for Drupal 9 and 10, considering best practices and maintaining compatibility with these versions while addressing common questions about CMS and JavaScript integrationpt.
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