Question

I m not being able to distinguish between the jquery remove() and detach() method as both are acting same or working same ,plz consider the code:

 <script>
$(document).ready(function(){
$("#btn1").click(function(){
  $("body").append($("#p1").detach());
    });
  $("#btn2").click(function(){
  $("body").append($("#p2").remove());
    });
 $("p").click(function(){
    $(this).animate({fontSize:"+=1px"})
  });
});
</script>

Answer 1

From the docs:

The .detach() method is the same as .remove(), except that .detach() keeps all jQuery data associated with the removed elements. This method is useful when removed elements are to be reinserted into the DOM at a later time.

remove() destroys the element completely. detach() removes the element, keeping its data intact.