Benchmark: JS and Jquery getting element by ID

HTML Preparation code:

<script type="text/javascript" src="http:s//code.jquery.com/jquery-1.12.4.min.js"></script>
<div id="test"></div>

Tests:

JavaScript
var thing = document.getElementById('test') var className = thing.className
JQuery
var thing = $("#test")[0] var className = thing.className

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**Benchmark Description**

The benchmark compares two approaches to get an HTML element by its ID:

1. **JavaScript**: Using the `document.getElementById()` method directly in JavaScript.
2. **JQuery**: Using the `$` function from the jQuery library to select the element by its ID.

**Options Compared**

The two options are compared in terms of execution time, which is measured as "ExecutionsPerSecond". This means that the benchmark is looking at how many times each option can execute within a second.

**Pros and Cons of Each Approach**

1. **JavaScript (document.getElementById())**
	* Pros:
		+ More native to JavaScript, potentially more efficient.
		+ Does not require an additional library to be loaded.
	* Cons:
		+ May be slower due to the need to perform DOM manipulation.
2. **JQuery ($)**
	* Pros:
		+ Faster execution time due to jQuery's optimized implementation of DOM selection.
		+ Easier to use, especially for developers familiar with jQuery.
	* Cons:
		+ Requires an additional library to be loaded, which may slow down the initial page load.

**Other Considerations**

* **Library Load**: The benchmark loads jQuery in the HTML preparation code. This means that both approaches will have a slightly slower execution time due to the need to load the library.
* **DOM Manipulation**: Both options involve accessing and manipulating the DOM, which can impact performance.

**JQuery Library**

The `$` function is part of the jQuery library, a popular JavaScript library for DOM manipulation and event handling. The library provides an easier-to-use API for selecting elements in the DOM, making it a convenient choice for many developers.

**Other Alternatives**

If you're interested in exploring alternative approaches, here are a few options:

* **Vanilla JavaScript (DOM Methods)**: Instead of using `document.getElementById()`, you could use other DOM methods like `querySelector()` or `getElementsByClassName()`. These methods may offer different performance characteristics.
* **V8 JavaScript Engine**: If you're interested in optimizing the execution time for a specific browser, you could consider testing on the V8 JavaScript engine, which powers Google Chrome and other browsers.

Overall, the benchmark provides valuable insights into the performance differences between two popular approaches to accessing DOM elements. By understanding these differences, developers can make informed decisions about which approach to use depending on their specific requirements and constraints.

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