Benchmark: jQuery addClass vs classList.add (manipulated jquery)

HTML Preparation code:

<script src="https://mikailcolak.com/jquery.js"></script>
<div id="el"></div>

Script Preparation code:

document.getElementById("el").classList.remove("test");

Tests:

jQuery addClass
$("#el").addClass("test");
Javascript classList.add
document.getElementById("el").classList.add("test");

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Test case name	Result
jQuery addClass
Javascript classList.add

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Let's break down what is being tested in this benchmark.

**Benchmark Overview**

The benchmark compares the performance of two approaches to add an element class:

1. `jQuery addClass`: Using the jQuery library, which is a popular JavaScript library for DOM manipulation.
2. `javascript classList.add`: A native JavaScript method that allows you to add classes to elements without relying on libraries like jQuery.

**Options Compared**

The benchmark tests two options:

A) `jQuery addClass` with a manipulated jQuery instance (i.e., the jQuery library has been modified to behave differently than its standard behavior).
B) `javascript classList.add`

**Pros and Cons of Each Approach**

1. **jQuery addClass**:
	* Pros: Easy to use, widely supported, and well-maintained.
	* Cons: Adds an extra dependency (the jQuery library), which can increase bundle size and complexity.
2. **javascript classList.add**:
	* Pros: Native support in modern browsers, smaller bundle size, and more efficient.
	* Cons: May require additional setup or polyfills for older browsers.

**Library: jQuery**

jQuery is a popular JavaScript library that simplifies DOM manipulation, event handling, and other tasks. In this benchmark, the `jQuery addClass` option uses a manipulated instance of the library to compare its performance with the native `javascript classList.add` method.

**Special JS Feature/Syntax**

There are no special JavaScript features or syntax mentioned in the benchmark definition or test cases. However, it's worth noting that the use of the `classList` property and the `add()` method is a modern JavaScript feature introduced in ECMAScript 2015 (ES6).

**Other Alternatives**

If you need to add classes to elements without using jQuery, other alternatives include:

1. **Vanilla JavaScript**: Using the `setAttribute()` method with the `class` attribute or the `classList.add()` method.
2. **Lodash**: A popular utility library that provides a `classList.add()` function as part of its API.
3. **React**: A popular React library provides its own way of adding classes to components using the `className` prop.

Keep in mind that each approach has its pros and cons, and the choice ultimately depends on your specific use case, performance requirements, and personal preference.

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jQuery addClass vs classList.add (manipulated jquery) (version: 0)

Comparing performance of: jQuery addClass vs Javascript classList.add

Created: 7 years ago by: Guest

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jQuery addClass

Javascript classList.add

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