Benchmark: arithm vs ternary

Tests:

division
const a = 23; const b = 234; const c = a / b;
ternary
const a = 23; const b = 234; const c = a < b ? 0.1 : 0.2;

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Previous results

Test case name	Result
division
ternary

Fastest: N/A

Slowest: N/A

Latest run results:

Run details: (Test run date: one year ago)

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Browser/OS: Chrome 109 on Windows

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Test name	Executions per second
division	903837376.0 Ops/sec
ternary	936255808.0 Ops/sec

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

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**Benchmark Definition**

The benchmark is defined by two test cases: `arithm` and `ternary`. The "benchmark definition" is not explicitly provided, but based on the test cases, we can infer that it's a comparison between arithmetic operations (`a / b`) and conditional expressions with ternary operators (`a < b ? 0.1 : 0.2`).

**Options Compared**

The two options being compared are:

1. Arithmetic operation: `const c = a / b;`
2. Ternary operator: `const c = a < b ? 0.1 : 0.2;`

**Pros and Cons of Each Approach**

1. **Arithmetic Operation**
	* Pros:
		+ Easier to understand and implement
		+ Less prone to errors due to simple syntax
	* Cons:
		+ May be slower due to the division operation, which can be more expensive than a ternary operator
2. **Ternary Operator**
	* Pros:
		+ Can be faster since it's just a single instruction
		+ More concise and easier to read for simple conditional logic
	* Cons:
		+ May be more error-prone due to the complexity of conditional expressions
		+ Less intuitive for beginners or those without experience with ternary operators

**Other Considerations**

The choice between arithmetic operations and ternary operators ultimately depends on the specific requirements of the use case. If simplicity and readability are prioritized, an arithmetic operation might be a better choice. However, if performance is critical and code size needs to be minimized, a ternary operator could be more suitable.

**Library Usage**

There is no explicit library mentioned in the benchmark definition or test cases. However, it's worth noting that libraries like `lodash` often provide `ternary()` functions that can simplify conditional expressions.

**Special JS Features/Syntax**

No special JavaScript features or syntax are used in these benchmarks. The code snippets are straightforward and use basic syntax elements.

**Alternatives**

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1. **Benchmarking libraries**: Libraries like Benchmark.js or V8Benchmark provide more advanced benchmarking capabilities.
2. **Web performance testing tools**: Tools like WebPageTest or Lighthouse offer more comprehensive web performance testing and analysis capabilities.
3. **JavaScript engines**: If you're interested in optimizing JavaScript engine performance, consider using tools like Node.js's `--expose-gc` flag to benchmark garbage collection.

Keep in mind that MeasureThat.net is specifically designed for microbenchmarking JavaScript code, making it an excellent choice for comparing small snippets of code.

Related benchmarks:

arithm vs ternary (version: 0)

Comparing performance of: division vs ternary

Created: one year ago by: Guest

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division

ternary

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Fastest: N/A

Slowest: N/A

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