jQuery(#id).val() vs. getElementById(#id).value

Question

I been searching but I can only find articles talking about one or the other. Which one is better?

I\'m making a small web app where performance is not a big concern

Answer 1

I think using pure Javascript is quicker for the following reasons:

1. You won't have to learn more than pure js
2. If you don't want errors, use catch(exeption) (I think...)
3. You don't have to put in that little extra time to type in the code to initiate jquery
4. The browser responds quicker if you don't use jquery
5. Normal js works (in a better way) on checkboxes @johndodo

Thank you for listening to my answer.