Add JS query shorthands

blog_posts/javascript-query-selector-shorthand.md

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+title: "Tip: Create your own query selector shorthand"
+type: tip
+tags: javascript,browser
+authors: chalarangelo
+cover: blog_images/pineapple-at-work.jpg
+excerpt: Ever wanted to create your own jquery-like query selector shorthand? Here's how!
+---
+
+Most of us are familiar with jquery and probably quite a few of us are familiar with the Chrome console's `$` and `$$` shorthands for query selectors. I recently figured out a way to replicate these shorthands in my code, using `Document.querySelector()`, `Document.querySelectorAll()` and `Function.prototype.bind()`. Here's how to do it, just make sure you don't mix them up with jquery if you are still using it:
+
+```js
+const $ = document.querySelector.bind(document);
+const $$ = document.querySelectorAll.bind(document);
+
+const mainContent = $('.main-content');
+const externalLinks = $('a[target="_blank"]');
+```
+
+**Image credit:** [engin akyurt](https://unsplash.com/@enginakyurt?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText)