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Difference between size() and length() method in jQuery?

Ethan Karla 362 28 Jul 2021

What is the difference between size() and length() method in jQuery?

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Updated 28 Nov 2023
Ethan Karla
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Aryan Kumar
Aryan Kumar 28 Nov 2023
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In jQuery, both size() and length are used to determine the number of elements in a set, but there's a key difference between them.

size() method:

  • The size() method is used to get the number of elements in the matched set.
  • It returns an integer representing the number of elements.

length property:

  • The length property is a property of the jQuery object and provides the same functionality as size().
  • It directly retrieves the number of elements without the need for a method.

In practice, the length property is more commonly used because it's simpler and performs better. Both size() and length will give you the count of elements in the jQuery object. Choose either based on your preference, but length is generally favored for its simplicity and efficiency.

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