The _closest() method already defined a way to do what _matches() was
trying to accomplish. This pulls the functionality out of _closest() so
that it can be reused outside of _closest() but refactors _closest() to
use this new _matches() method.
For instance, say you are sorting tbody's within a table element. There
can also exist tfoot and thead within the table element. The _index()
function assumes that the list of elements within the parent is
homogenus (ie: just li's below an ol/ul). This isnt the case when
sorting tbody under table. This is edge case until you want to group
tr's under a table and sort on those groupings.
should fix#618 and #597
oldIndex was changed first by with the item being dragged, but also by the drag event of the parent (which should be avoided when we are not using the drag-handle)
This event will fire when an element is chosen, and is particularly
useful for providing the user with a visual, auditory or tactile indication,
in case a delay was enabled.
An attempt to implement the "distance" option (like http://api.jqueryui.com/sortable/#option-distance).
This is useful when your sortable element is also clickable. This prevents the drag to begin due to a micro-movement when you click.