Consider a scenario where I am incorporating a DIV element and contemplating whether to incorporate a background image or replicate the style with a CSS3 gradient. In the context of Phonegap applications, where all image files are stored within the device itself, which alternative would be more advantageous?
This query arises from observations indicating that gradients can consume computational resources, potentially leading to slower loading times compared to images. However, in the case of Phonegap apps, the concern regarding image loading times may be mitigated. Therefore, opting for using an image alone might offer better performance under these circumstances.