var a = new Array(1e6);
for (var i = 0; i < 1e6; i++) {
a[i] = Math.random();
}
var b = a.map(n => n * 2);
var b = [];
for (var i = 0; i < a.length; i++) {
b[i] = a[i] * 2;
}
--enable-precise-memory-info
flag.
Test case name | Result |
---|---|
Map | |
For Loop |
Test name | Executions per second |
---|---|
Map | 41.3 Ops/sec |
For Loop | 37.4 Ops/sec |
Let's break down the provided JSON benchmark definition and test cases to understand what is being tested.
Benchmark Definition
The benchmark is testing the performance difference between using Array.prototype.map()
and a traditional for loop to multiply each element of an array by 2. The mapping function uses the arrow function syntax (n => n * 2
).
Options Compared
Two options are compared:
Array.prototype.map()
to create a new array with the transformed elements.Pros and Cons of Each Approach
map()
.Library Used
None. The benchmark uses native JavaScript features.
Special JS Feature/Syntax
The test case uses arrow function syntax (n => n * 2
), which is a concise way to define small, anonymous functions. Arrow functions are a feature introduced in ECMAScript 2015 (ES6) and provide a more readable alternative to traditional function expressions.
Benchmark Preparation Code
The script preparation code initializes an array a
with one million elements, each containing a random value, using the Math.random()
function. This is done to ensure that the benchmark has enough data to work with.
Other Alternatives
If you wanted to add more alternatives, you could consider:
Array.prototype.reduce()
instead of map()
or for loops.forEach()
.However, these alternatives would require significant changes to the benchmark definition and test cases.