Benchmark: jQuery addClass vs classList.add both wrapping element

HTML Preparation code:

<script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.2.1/jquery.min.js"></script>
<div id="el"></div>

Script Preparation code:

document.getElementById("el").classList.remove("test");
el = $("#el")[0];
$el = $("#el");

Tests:

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

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jQuery addClass
Javascript classList.add

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**What is being tested?**

MeasureThat.net is comparing two approaches to adding a class to an HTML element:

1. **jQuery `addClass`**: This method uses the jQuery library to add a class to an element. The `addClass` function is part of the jQuery API, which provides a convenient way to manipulate HTML elements.
2. **JavaScript's `classList.add`**: This method uses the native JavaScript `classList` property to add a class to an element.

**Options compared**

The benchmark is comparing the performance of these two approaches:

* jQuery `addClass`
* JavaScript `classList.add`

**Pros and Cons of each approach:**

1. **jQuery `addClass`**:
	* Pros:
		+ Convenient and easy-to-use API
		+ Works well with other jQuery methods and plugins
	* Cons:
		+ Adds extra overhead due to the jQuery library
		+ May not be suitable for small, lightweight projects or projects that require fine-grained control over DOM manipulation
2. **JavaScript `classList.add`**:
	* Pros:
		+ Lightweight and efficient, with no additional overhead from a library
		+ Provides direct access to the element's class list
	* Cons:
		+ May not be as convenient or easy-to-use as jQuery's API
		+ Requires knowledge of the `classList` property and its methods

**Library: jQuery**

jQuery is a popular JavaScript library that provides a simplified way to manipulate HTML elements. It was created by John Resig in 2006 and has since become one of the most widely used JavaScript libraries.

The primary purpose of jQuery is to simplify DOM manipulation, providing an easy-to-use API for tasks such as:

* Selecting elements: `$()` or `jQuery()`
* Modifying elements: `.html()`, `.text()`, `.css()`, etc.
* Event handling: `.on()`, `.off()`, `.trigger()`, etc.

**Special JS feature/ syntax**

None mentioned in the provided benchmark definition. If special features like ES6+ syntax, async/await, or other modern JavaScript features were used, they would be discussed here. However, in this case, no such features are mentioned.

**Other alternatives**

If you need to add a class to an HTML element and want alternatives to jQuery's `addClass` method:

1. **Vanilla JavaScript**: You can use the `classList.add()` method directly on the element.
2. **Lodash**: Lodash provides a function called `addClass()` that can be used to add classes to elements, similar to jQuery's `addClass()` method.
3. **React or Angular libraries**: If you're building a React or Angular application, you can use the respective libraries' APIs to manipulate DOM elements.

Keep in mind that each alternative has its own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice of which one to use depends on your specific project requirements and needs.

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jQuery addClass

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