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Benchmark Definition

The benchmark definition is a JSON object that defines the overall characteristics of the benchmark. In this case, it specifies:

• The name of the benchmark: "Check object. typeof vs constructor + null check"
• A brief description of the benchmark: "Difference between typeof(a => {}) === 'object' and (a => {}).constructor === Object"

Script Preparation Code

The script preparation code is a JavaScript snippet that initializes the test data before running the benchmark. In this case, it creates an object obj with a single property a containing the string 'val1'.

Html Preparation Code

There is no HTML preparation code specified in this benchmark.

Individual Test Cases

The benchmark consists of two individual test cases:

1. Test Case 1: "typeof"

This test case uses the typeof operator to check if obj is an object. The benchmark definition is typeof(obj) === 'object'.

Pros:

• Simple and concise
• Easy to understand

Cons:

• May not work correctly with non-standard objects or arrays
• Does not account for null or undefined values

Test Case 2: "constructor"

This test case uses the constructor property of obj to check if it is an object. The benchmark definition is (a => {}).constructor === Object.

Pros:

• More accurate than using typeof, as it accounts for non-standard objects and arrays
• Handles null or undefined values correctly

Cons:

• Less concise and more complex than the typeof test case
• May not be as intuitive to understand

Library: Function Expression

In both test cases, a function expression is used to create an anonymous object obj. The purpose of this library is to provide a way to create objects dynamically using a concise syntax.

Special JS Feature/Syntax: No special features or syntax are mentioned in the benchmark definition.

Other Alternatives

If you wanted to run this benchmark, you would need to:

• Set up a test environment with JavaScript and a web browser
• Modify the script preparation code to accommodate your specific use case
• Run the benchmark using a tool such as MeasureThat.net or a custom implementation

In conclusion, the "typeof" test case is simple but may not work correctly in all scenarios. The "constructor" test case is more accurate but less concise and potentially more complex. The function expression library used in both test cases provides a convenient way to create objects dynamically.