Prototype.js shortcut for getting value of an element?

Question

I didn't use Prototype.js before, when I use jquery, I can get an element value like $("#inputA").val(); Is there an equivalent method in prototype like this? I use $("inputA").getAttribute('value');, which is very verbose.

Answer 1

document.getElementById("inputA").value is like magic: it works in EVERY framework.

Answer 2

use getValue or $F(element) construct