Zepto is a minimalist JavaScript library for modern browsers with a largely jQuery-compatible API. It provides a fast and lightweight alternative to jQuery, focusing on core functionality like DOM manipulation, event handling, and Ajax requests. Zepto is designed to be modular, allowing developers to include only the necessary components to keep the library size small.
Compared to jQuery, Zepto offers a smaller footprint and faster performance, making it a good choice for projects where size and speed are crucial. However, Zepto is considered deprecated as it has not been actively maintained since 2016. It is recommended to use modern alternatives like jQuery or vanilla JavaScript for DOM manipulation and other functionalities.
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