Explain the difference between fadeOut() and hide() methods in jQuery.

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Aryan Kumar · Answer

Sure. The fadeOut() and hide() methods in jQuery are both used to hide an element, but they do so in different ways.
The fadeOut() method gradually fades out the element, over a specified duration. The element is still present in the DOM, but its opacity is reduced to 0. The
hide() method, on the other hand, immediately hides the element. The element is removed from the DOM, and it is no longer visible.
Here is an example of how to use the fadeOut() method:
$('.myElement').fadeOut(500);
This code will fade out the element with the class myElement over a duration of 500 milliseconds.
Here is an example of how to use the hide() method:
$('.myElement').hide();
This code will immediately hide the element with the class myElement.
The fadeOut() method is often used when you want to create a fading effect, such as when you are revealing a new section of a web page. The
hide() method is often used when you want to hide an element temporarily, such as when you are displaying a modal dialog.
Here is a table that summarizes the key differences between the fadeOut() and
hide() methods:
Feature
fadeOut()
hide()
Effect
Fades out the element over a specified duration
Immediately hides the element
Element is still present in the DOM
Yes
No
Can be used to create a fading effect
Yes
No
Often used for
Revealing new sections of a web page
Hiding elements temporarily

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Explain the difference between fadeOut() and hide() methods in jQuery.

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Feature	`fadeOut()`	`hide()`
Effect	Fades out the element over a specified duration	Immediately hides the element
Element is still present in the DOM	Yes	No
Can be used to create a fading effect	Yes	No
Often used for	Revealing new sections of a web page	Hiding elements temporarily