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Benchmark Overview

The provided benchmark compares two approaches for formatting numbers: Intl.NumberFormat and the toLocaleString method without creating an instance of NumberFormat. The purpose of this benchmark is to evaluate which approach provides better performance on desktop systems running Google Chrome 88.

Script Preparation Code

The script preparation code defines a single instance of Intl.NumberFormat with English (United States) locale, which is stored in the variable nf.

var nf = new Intl.NumberFormat("en-US");

This setup allows for consistent formatting across all test cases using the same NumberFormat instance.

Benchmark Test Cases

There are two test cases:

1. Intl.NumberFormat

var a = nf.format("10000");

   This code uses the `format()` method of the `nf` instance to format the string "10000" according to the English (United States) locale.

2. **toLocalString (without predefining NumberFormat instance)**
   ```javascript
var a = "10000".toLocaleString("en-US");

This code uses the toLocaleString() method without creating an instance of NumberFormat. It relies on the default settings for formatting numbers in the English (United States) locale.

Performance Comparison

The benchmark results show that the execution frequency per second for each test case:

• Intl.NumberFormat: 3904483.25 executions per second
• toLocalString (without predefining NumberFormat instance): 399190.96875 executions per second

Pros and Cons of Each Approach

1. Intl.NumberFormat

   • Pros:
     • More flexible formatting options, including custom locale settings.
     • Better support for formatting complex numbers.
   • Cons:
     • Requires creating an instance of NumberFormat upfront, which may incur a small overhead.
     • May require additional setup or configuration.

2. toLocalString (without predefining NumberFormat instance)

   • Pros:
     • Simpler and more straightforward implementation.
     • Does not require creating an instance of NumberFormat.
   • Cons:
     • Limited formatting options, as it relies on the default settings for numbers in a specific locale.
     • May lead to inconsistencies if locale or formatting requirements change.

Other Considerations

• Both approaches have their use cases depending on the application's needs. For example, using Intl.NumberFormat might be suitable when dealing with complex number formats, while relying on toLocaleString() without predefining a format instance is more convenient for simple number formatting tasks.
• Always consider factors like performance, code readability, and maintainability when choosing between different approaches.

Library: Intl.NumberFormat

The Intl.NumberFormat library is part of the Internationalization API in JavaScript. It provides methods to format numbers according to specific locales, including support for custom formatting options and complex number representations. The library allows developers to adapt their applications to various geographic regions or languages by specifying the desired locale.

Special JS Feature: Template Literals (Backticks)

The provided benchmark code uses template literals (backticks) in the script preparation code, which is not a special JavaScript feature but rather a modern way of string interpolation. This syntax allows for more readable and efficient string formatting using variables.

No other special JavaScript features or syntax are used in this benchmark.