What is the difference between .empty(), .remove() and .detach() methods in jQuery?
Answer / chaitanya
All these methods .empty(), .remove() and .detach() are used for removing elements from DOM but they all are different.
.empty(): This method removes all the child element of the matched element where remove() method removes set of matched elements from DOM.
.remove(): Use .remove() when you want to remove the element itself, as well as everything inside it. In addition to the elements themselves, all bound events and jQuery data associated with the elements are removed.
.detach(): This method is the same as .remove(), except that .detach() keeps all jQuery data associated with the removed elements. This method is useful when removed elements are to be reinserted into the DOM at a later time.
Find out more here
| Is This Answer Correct ? | 0 Yes | 0 No |
What is a jquery library?
How to stop jqm from auto-enhancing an element? : jquery mobile
Change the url for a hyperlink using jquery?
Explain some benefits of jquery knockout?
How to check jQuery version?
Explain the features of jquery mobile? : jquery mobile
Create a plugin that would add and remove a class on hover.
How to control page titles in jquery mobile? : jquery mobile
How to load a page using jquery mobile? : jquery mobile
Difference between javascript and jquery?
What are the slow selectors in jquery? : jquery mobile
What is finish method in jQuery?