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jQuery 3.6.4 by id vs Document.getElementById
(version: 0)
Comparing speed of getting element by id with jQuery vs Vanilla JS
Comparing performance of:
jQuery vs Vanilla JS
Created:
3 years ago
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HTML Preparation code:
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://ajax.aspnetcdn.com/ajax/jQuery/jquery-3.6.4.min.js"></script> <div id="testElement"></div>
Tests:
jQuery
var el = $("#testElement")[0]; var className = el.className;
Vanilla JS
var el = document.getElementById('testElement'); var className = el.className;
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Autogenerated LLM Summary
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llama3.2:3b
, generated one year ago):
Let's dive into the world of JavaScript microbenchmarks on MeasureThat.net! **What is being tested?** The benchmark compares the speed of getting an element by its ID using two approaches: jQuery (a popular JavaScript library) and Vanilla JS (JavaScript without any external libraries). **Options compared:** 1. **jQuery**: Uses the jQuery library to select elements by their ID. jQuery provides a convenient way to manipulate and interact with HTML documents. 2. **Vanilla JS**: Uses native JavaScript functions (`document.getElementById`) to select elements by their ID. **Pros and Cons:** * **jQuery**: + Pros: Easier to use, more flexible, and supports more advanced selectors. + Cons: Adds extra overhead due to the library itself, which can impact performance. Also, requires including an additional file (the jQuery library). * **Vanilla JS**: + Pros: Lighter weight, faster execution, and no external dependencies. + Cons: Requires more manual effort and expertise in using native JavaScript functions. **Library usage** In this benchmark, the `jQuery` library is used to select elements by their ID. The library provides a convenient way to manipulate and interact with HTML documents. However, it also adds extra overhead due to the library itself. **Special JS feature or syntax** There are no special JavaScript features or syntax mentioned in the provided code snippets. **Other alternatives** If you're looking for alternative approaches, here are some options: * **DOM manipulation libraries**: Other libraries like React, Angular, or Vue.js provide their own ways of manipulating and interacting with DOM elements. * **Custom solutions**: Depending on your specific use case, you might need to create a custom solution using native JavaScript functions or a combination of libraries. **Benchmark preparation code** The provided `Script Preparation Code` is empty, which means the benchmark assumes that no external scripts are required. The `Html Preparation Code` includes the jQuery library and creates a simple HTML element (`<div id="testElement"></div>`) to test the benchmarks. Overall, this benchmark provides a useful comparison between two popular approaches to selecting elements by their ID in JavaScript.
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