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Benchmark Overview

The benchmark compares three different approaches for adding an element to an array in JavaScript:

1. arr.push(1)
2. arr.unshift(1)
3. arr = [1, ...arr]

Approaches Compared

Here's a brief description of each approach:

• arr.push(1): This method adds the specified value to the end of the array.
• arr.unshift(1): This method adds the specified value to the beginning of the array.
• arr = [1, ...arr]: This is a more modern approach using spread syntax. It creates a new array by concatenating the original array with the element 1.

Pros and Cons

Here are some pros and cons for each approach:

• arr.push(1):
  • Pros: Simple, widely supported, efficient.
  • Cons: Can be slower than other methods in some cases due to array resizing.
• arr.unshift(1):
  • Pros: Fastest method among the three, suitable for adding elements to the beginning of an array.
  • Cons: Requires more memory allocation and copying when used with large arrays.
• arr = [1, ...arr]:
  • Pros: Modern syntax, concise, and efficient for adding a single element.
  • Cons: Can be slower than other methods for larger arrays due to the creation of a new array.

Library Used

None. This benchmark uses only built-in JavaScript features.

Special JS Feature/Syntax

The ... spread operator used in the third approach (arr = [1, ...arr]) is a modern syntax introduced in ECMAScript 2015 (ES6). It's supported by most modern browsers and Node.js versions.

Other Alternatives

If you want to test other array operations or different algorithms, MeasureThat.net provides many benchmarks for various JavaScript scenarios. Some examples include:

• Array concatenation: arr.concat([1])
• Array slicing: arr.slice(0, 10)
• Array sorting and searching
• Object creation and comparison

Please note that the benchmark results may vary depending on the specific browser, device platform, operating system, and other factors.