var other = [ 1, 2 ]
var other2 = [other, 3]
var other3 = [other, 4]
var other = [ 1, 2 ];
other.push(3);
other.push(4);
--enable-precise-memory-info
flag.
Test case name | Result |
---|---|
spread operator | |
Push |
Test name | Executions per second |
---|---|
spread operator | 14953082.0 Ops/sec |
Push | 48609908.0 Ops/sec |
Let's break down what's being tested in the provided JSON.
Benchmark Definition: The benchmark is testing three different approaches to concatenate arrays in JavaScript:
[...other, 3]
and [...other, 4]
): This approach uses the spread operator (...
) to create a new array by copying elements from an existing array (other
) and adding one or more elements.concat()
method (var other2 = [1, 2].concat([3])
): This approach uses the concat()
method to concatenate two arrays.push()
method: This approach uses the push()
method to add one or more elements to an existing array.Comparison Options and Their Pros/Cons:
concat()
Method: The spread operator is generally faster than the traditional concat()
method because it avoids creating a new intermediate array. However, the spread operator might be less predictable for developers unfamiliar with it.Library Usage:
There is no explicit library mentioned in the benchmark definition. However, the test cases use JavaScript's built-in array methods (concat()
, push()
, and spread operator).
Special JS Features/Syntax:
The benchmark uses the ES6 spread operator ([...other, 3]
and [...other, 4]
). The ES6 spread operator was introduced in ECMAScript 2015 (ES6) to provide a concise way of creating new arrays from existing ones.
Alternatives: If you need to concatenate arrays in JavaScript, the following alternatives can be considered:
Array.prototype.concat()
: This method is similar to the traditional concat()
approach mentioned in the benchmark definition.Array.prototype.push()
: As mentioned earlier, this approach involves adding elements to an existing array using push()
, which might not be as efficient as the spread operator or traditional concat()
methods.In summary, the benchmark tests three different approaches to concatenate arrays in JavaScript, comparing their performance. The ES6 spread operator is likely to outperform the push method and traditional concat()
method due to its concise syntax and minimal overhead.