Using jQuery statements in plain javascript functions

Question

Is it a good or bad practice to use jQuery statements in plain javascript functions outside of ready? If not what is the correct way?

//** End ready **//

function doSomething() {
    selectedClickBoxIndex = parseInt( jQuery('.' + clickBoxOnClass ).attr('value') );

    // Javascript code  
}

Answer 1

nothing wrong. When you include the jquery file, you're expanding your functionality, free to use wherever you want

Answer 2

There is nothing wrong with that. jQuery is just a Javascript library, there is no strict separation between them.

You might want to use the function val, though:

function doSomething() {
  selectedClickBoxIndex = parseInt( jQuery('.' + clickBoxOnClass ).val() );

  // Javascript code  
}