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Mastering AlpineJS in a Day or Less

## The `$watch` magic property
We can use the `$watch` magic property to watch a property in an AlpineJS component. It accepts two arguments:
* A property to watch.
* A second callback argument to call when the property changes.

The example below shows how to use the `$watch` property:

# The `$watch` magic property
We can use the `$watch` magic property to watch a property in an AlpineJS component. It accepts two arguments:
* A property to watch.
* A second callback argument to call when the property changes.

The example below shows how to use the `$watch` property:

# The `＄watch` magic property
We can use the `＄watch` magic property to watch a property in an AlpineJS component. It accepts two arguments:
* A property to watch.
* A second callback argument to call when the property changes.

The example below shows how to use the `＄watch` property:

Learn to watch for property changes within AlpineJS components with the $watch magic property.

Introduction to AlpineJS

AlpineJS Directives

AlpineJS Component Initialization

AlpineJS Directives

Using Properties

AlpineJS Methods

General Assessment

Conclusion

Watch for Data Changes: $watch

The `$watch` magic property

Introduction to AlpineJS

AlpineJS Directives

AlpineJS Component Initialization

AlpineJS Directives

Using Properties

AlpineJS Methods

General Assessment

Conclusion

Watch for Data Changes: $watch

The $watch magic property

The `$watch` magic property