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Benchmark Overview

The benchmark measures the performance difference between using the Boolean constructor and the double negation trick (!!) when creating boolean values in JavaScript.

Script Preparation Code

The script preparation code sets up variables that will be used in the benchmark:

• bFalse: a variable set to false
• sEmpty: an empty string
• sFilled: a non-empty string 'Foo'
• nZero: the number 0
• nOne: the number 1

These variables are used to create boolean values using both the Boolean constructor and the double negation trick.

Html Preparation Code

The html preparation code is empty, which means that the benchmark does not use any HTML-specific features or libraries.

Options Compared

There are two options being compared in this benchmark:

1. Boolean constructor: The Boolean constructor creates a boolean value based on its argument. For example, Boolean(bFalse) will return false.
2. Double negation trick: The double negation trick is a shorthand way of creating a boolean value. It works by applying the unary negative operator (-) twice to a value, effectively converting it to a boolean value. In this benchmark, the double negation trick is used as !!bFalse, which will return true.

Pros and Cons

• Boolean constructor: Pros:
  • Clear and explicit syntax
  • Can be used with other JavaScript functions that expect a boolean argument
• Cons:
  • May be slower than the double negation trick for certain types of values
• Double negation trick: Pros:
  • Often faster than the Boolean constructor due to its ability to short-circuit evaluation
  • More concise syntax
• Cons:
  • Less readable and explicit syntax compared to the Boolean constructor
  • May not be compatible with all JavaScript functions or libraries

Library

In this benchmark, no external library is used. The only JavaScript feature being tested is the comparison of two different ways of creating boolean values.

Special JS Feature or Syntax

There are a few special features and syntax elements being used in this benchmark:

• Unary negative operator (-): This operator has a special meaning when applied twice, as seen in !!bFalse.
• Short-circuit evaluation: The double negation trick takes advantage of short-circuit evaluation to avoid unnecessary computations.

Other Alternatives

If the developers want to explore other options or alternatives for creating boolean values, they could consider using:

• Logical AND (&&) and logical OR (||) operators: These operators can be used to create boolean values in a more explicit way.
• true and false constants: Using these built-in constants can provide a clear and concise syntax for creating boolean values.

In conclusion, the benchmark is testing two different ways of creating boolean values in JavaScript: the Boolean constructor and the double negation trick. The results will help determine which method is faster and more efficient for certain use cases.