[javascript] Resize on div element

For a google maps integration I was looking for a way to detect when a div has changed in size. Since google maps always require proper dimensions e.g. width and height in order to render properly.

The solution I came up with is a delegation of an event, in my case a tab click. This could be a window resize of course, the idea remains the same:

if (parent.is(':visible')) {
    w = parent.outerWidth(false);
    h = w * mapRatio /*9/16*/;
    this.map.css({ width: w, height: h });
} else {
    this.map.closest('.tab').one('click', function() {
        this.activate();
    }.bind(this));
}

this.map in this case is my map div. Since my parent is invisible on load, the computed width and height are 0 or don't match. By using .bind(this) I can delegate the script execution (this.activate) to an event (click).

Now I'm confident the same applies for resize events.

$(window).one('resize', function() {
    this.div.css({ /*whatever*/ });
}.bind(this));

Hope it helps anyone!