<script src="https://rawgit.com/iriscouch/bigdecimal.js/v0.6.1/lib/bigdecimal.js"></script>
<script src="https://rawgit.com/MikeMcl/bignumber.js/v9.0.0/bignumber.min.js"></script>
<script src="https://rawgit.com/MikeMcl/big.js/v5.2.2/big.min.js"></script>
<script src="https://rawgit.com/MikeMcl/decimal.js/v10.2.0/decimal.min.js"></script>
<script src="https://rawgit.com/infusion/Fraction.js/v4.0.12/fraction.min.js"></script>
var a = Number("0.1");
var b = Number("0.2");
var a1 = new BigNumber("0.1");
var b1 = new BigNumber("0.2");
a - b;
a1.comparedTo(b1);
--enable-precise-memory-info
flag.
Test case name | Result |
---|---|
Native | |
bignumber.js |
Test name | Executions per second |
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Native | 106539024.0 Ops/sec |
bignumber.js | 23237788.0 Ops/sec |
Let's break down the provided benchmark definition and options.
Benchmark Definition
The benchmark compares the performance of two libraries: Big Number (from Mike McLean) and native JavaScript for large number comparisons. The test uses four different libraries:
bignumber.js
by Mike McLeanBigDecimal.js
by Iris Couchbig.js
by Mike McLeandecimal.js
by Mike McLeanFraction.js
by InfusionOptions Compared
The benchmark compares the execution time of two operations:
a - b
)comparedTo()
method (only for bignumber.js
)Pros and Cons of Different Approaches
Number
or BigInt
to represent large numbers. This approach is lightweight and fast, as it leverages the compiler's optimizations. However, it may not provide accurate results for very large numbers due to numerical precision issues.Library Descriptions
bignumber.js
by Mike McLean: A custom implementation of arbitrary-precision arithmetic for large numbers. It provides high accuracy and support for complex number operations.BigDecimal.js
by Iris Couch: Builds upon the IEEE 754 floating-point standard, providing high accuracy but potentially slower performance.big.js
by Mike McLean: Similar to Big Number (bignumber.js) but with some differences in implementation details.decimal.js
by Mike McLean: Designed for decimal arithmetic, providing more accurate results than native JavaScript's floating-point numbers.Special JS Features
The benchmark uses the following special JavaScript features:
Other Alternatives
Some other alternatives for large number comparisons include:
BigInt
: The built-in support for large integers in modern JavaScript engines.decimal.js
by Mike McLean: A library specifically designed for decimal arithmetic, which may be more accurate than native JavaScript's floating-point numbers.Decimal.js
by GitHub user 'pkozlowski23': Another alternative implementation of arbitrary-precision decimal arithmetic.In conclusion, the benchmark provides a comprehensive comparison of different libraries and approaches for large number comparisons in JavaScript. It highlights the trade-offs between accuracy, performance, and library complexity.