Benchmark: Array.sort vs Math.min+Math.max1233

Script Preparation code:

var v1 = 12345678.12345;
var v2 = 23456789.01234;
var v3 = 54325321.01234;
var v4 = 39487599.01234;
var v5 = 50239093.01234;
var v6 = 65248528.01234;


var arr = [v2, v1,v6,v4,v3,v5]

Tests:

Array.sort
var a = arr.sort(); var min = a[0]; var max = a[5];
Math min and max
var min = Math.min(v2, v1,v6,v4,v3,v5); var max = Math.max(v2, v1,v6,v4,v3,v5);

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Previous results

Test case name	Result
Array.sort
Math min and max

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Test name	Executions per second
Array.sort	895456.3 Ops/sec
Math min and max	15915664.0 Ops/sec

Autogenerated LLM Summary (model llama3.2:3b, generated 2 months ago):

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Let's break down what's being tested in this benchmark.

**Benchmark Definition**

The test measures the performance of two approaches: sorting an array using `Array.sort()` and finding the minimum and maximum values in an array using `Math.min()` and `Math.max()`, respectively. The input data consists of six decimal numbers, which are stored in an array (`arr`).

**Options Compared**

Two options are compared:

1. **Array.sort()**: This method sorts the entire array in ascending order.
2. **Math min and max**: This approach finds the minimum and maximum values in the array separately.

**Pros and Cons of Each Approach**

**Array.sort():**

Pros:

* Sorts the entire array, which can be useful for other calculations or data analysis.
* Can be more intuitive to use when you need a sorted list.

Cons:

* Has to iterate over the entire array, which can be slow for large datasets.
* May not be optimized for finding specific values (like minimum and maximum).

**Math min and max:**

Pros:

* Finds only the minimum and maximum values, without having to sort the entire array.
* Can be faster for small arrays or when you only need these two values.

Cons:

* Requires manual handling of edge cases (e.g., what if there are duplicate minimums or maximums?).
* May not be as intuitive to use as `Array.sort()`.

**Library Used**

None explicitly mentioned, but the code uses JavaScript's built-in array methods (`sort()`) and Math functions (`min()` and `max()`).

**Special JS Feature/Syntax**

No special features or syntax are used in this benchmark. The code is straightforward JavaScript code that leverages built-in methods and functions.

**Other Alternatives**

If you wanted to compare other approaches, here are some alternatives:

* **Sorting the array using a custom algorithm**: Instead of using `Array.sort()`, you could implement your own sorting algorithm (e.g., bubble sort, quicksort). This would allow for more control over the sorting process.
* **Using a library or framework's optimized sorting function**: Some libraries like Lodash or Ramda provide optimized sorting functions that might outperform `Array.sort()` in certain scenarios.
* **Finding minimum and maximum values using NumJS or other numerical libraries**: These libraries often provide optimized and efficient ways to perform numerical computations, including finding minima and maxima.

Keep in mind that these alternatives would change the test's focus and scope, so it's essential to understand the trade-offs involved.

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Array.sort vs Math.min+Math.max1233 (version: 0)

Comparing performance of: Array.sort vs Math min and max

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Array.sort

Math min and max

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Autogenerated LLM Summary (model llama3.2:3b, generated 2 months ago):