var bFalse = false;
var sEmpty = '';
var sFilled = 'Foo';
var nZero = 0;
var nOne = 1;
Boolean(bFalse)
Boolean(sEmpty)
Boolean(sFilled)
Boolean(nZero)
Boolean(nOne)
!Boolean(bFalse)
!Boolean(sEmpty)
!Boolean(sFilled)
!Boolean(nZero)
!Boolean(nOne)
--enable-precise-memory-info
flag.
Test case name | Result |
---|---|
Boolean | |
double neg with booleans |
Test name | Executions per second |
---|---|
Boolean | 1461077.5 Ops/sec |
double neg with booleans | 1459823.1 Ops/sec |
I'll break down the provided benchmark and explain what's being tested, compared, and analyzed.
Benchmark Overview
The benchmark compares two approaches to create Boolean
values in JavaScript:
Boolean
object using the new Boolean()
syntax.!
) to create a boolean value.Options Compared
The benchmark tests both options on different types of variables:
bFalse
, sEmpty
, sFilled
, and nZero
: strings, empty string, non-empty string, and number 0nOne
: number 1The two test cases are:
Boolean
objects using the constructor for each variable type.Pros and Cons
Here's a brief analysis of each approach:
The double negation trick is particularly useful when working with primitive types, like booleans, integers, and floats. However, it can lead to unexpected behavior if not used carefully (e.g., in cases where the variable might become NaN
).
Library and Features
There are no libraries or special JavaScript features being tested in this benchmark.
Other Considerations
The benchmark is likely designed to test performance differences between these two approaches. The results will give insight into which method is faster, more efficient, and potentially suitable for specific use cases.
Keep in mind that the results might be influenced by factors like:
Alternatives
Some alternative approaches or variations that could be explored in similar benchmarks include:
!!
operator instead of double negation (!
) for boolean values.Number()
, String()
).