Size and Performance
- dom7:
dom7
is also lightweight, with a minified size of about 8KB. It is optimized for mobile performance, which makes it a great choice for applications that need to run efficiently on touch devices. - cash-dom:
cash-dom
is designed to be lightweight, with a minified size of around 10KB. It provides a good balance between functionality and performance, making it suitable for projects where load time and bandwidth are important. - domq.js:
domq.js
is extremely small, with a minified size of just 2KB. Its minimalistic design means it has a very low performance overhead, making it ideal for projects where every byte counts.
API Design
- dom7:
dom7
features a modern, promise-based API that is clean and easy to work with. It is designed to be intuitive, especially for developers who are familiar with jQuery, but it also incorporates modern JavaScript practices. - cash-dom:
cash-dom
offers a jQuery-like API that is easy to use and understand. It provides a subset of jQuery's features, which makes it familiar to many developers while keeping the interface simple and intuitive. - domq.js:
domq.js
has a straightforward and simple API that focuses on the most common DOM manipulation tasks. Its design prioritizes ease of use, making it accessible for developers of all skill levels.
Feature Set
- dom7:
dom7
offers a rich feature set that includes advanced event handling, animation, and support for touch events. It is particularly well-suited for mobile applications and provides features that enhance the user experience on touch devices. - cash-dom:
cash-dom
provides a good range of features for DOM manipulation, including element selection, attribute manipulation, event handling, animations, and AJAX support. It covers most of the common use cases without being overly complex. - domq.js:
domq.js
focuses on the core features of DOM manipulation, such as selecting elements, changing attributes, and handling events. It does not include advanced features like animations or AJAX, which keeps it lightweight and simple.
Browser Compatibility
- dom7:
dom7
is built with modern browsers in mind, but it also includes polyfills for some features to ensure compatibility with older browsers. It is particularly focused on providing a smooth experience on mobile devices. - cash-dom:
cash-dom
is designed to work across all modern browsers and provides good support for older browsers as well. It aims to be a drop-in replacement for jQuery in many cases, making it a reliable choice for projects that need to support a wide range of browsers. - domq.js:
domq.js
supports all modern browsers and is lightweight enough to work well in environments with limited resources. However, it does not specifically target older browsers, so compatibility may vary.
Ease of Use: Code Examples
- dom7:
dom7
Example:// Select elements const elements = dom7('.my-class'); // Manipulate attributes elements.attr('data-example', 'value'); // Handle events elements.on('click', () => { console.log('Element clicked!'); }); // Simple animation elements.transition(300).css('opacity', 0);
- cash-dom:
cash-dom
Example:// Select elements const elements = cash('.my-class'); // Manipulate attributes elements.attr('data-example', 'value'); // Handle events elements.on('click', () => { console.log('Element clicked!'); }); // Simple animation elements.fadeIn();
- domq.js:
domq.js
Example:// Select an element const element = domq('.my-class'); // Change an attribute element.attr('data-example', 'value'); // Add an event listener element.on('click', () => { console.log('Element clicked!'); });