In the context of event delegation, why is closest() often preferred over matches()?
closest() is often preferred in event delegation because it not only checks the target element but also traverses up through its ancestors until it finds a match or reaches the root. This is particularly useful when clicking on nested elements within your target (like an icon inside a button) - closest() will find the nearest matching ancestor, while matches() only checks the clicked element itself. This makes closest() more robust for complex DOM structures where events might originate from deeply nested elements.