jQuery performance: hide() vs is(':visible') - which is faster?

Question

I have multiple dropdown boxes which drop when their link is clicked. The boxes have the possibility to overlap if they are open at the same time.

Is it faster to qu

Answer 1

I think its faster to hide it always. Another option could be to create a reference for the box example var b = $('#box2'). rather than calling $('#box2'). I think this would be the best option.