check if an element exists with jquery code example

Example 1: jquery check if exist

if ( $( "#myDiv" ).length ) {
 
    $( "#myDiv" ).show();
 
}

Example 2: jquery check if element still exists

$(function() {
    var $button = $(".the_button");
    alert (isStale($button));
    $button.remove();
    alert (isStale($button));
});
    
function isStale($elem)
{
    return $elem.closest("body").length > 0;
};