How do you assign a JavaScript 'onclick' attribute dynamically?

Question

I\'m creating a button dynamically using JavaScript and at the same time assigning attributes such as \'ID\', \'type\' etc and also \'onclick\' in order to trigger a functio

Answer 1

You have to assign a function, not a string.

backButton.onclick = function wastefulDuplicationOfBackButton () {
    navigate(-1);
}