var array = new Array(100);
for (var i = 0; i < array.length; i++) {
array[i]
}
array.every(() => true);
--enable-precise-memory-info
flag.
Test case name | Result |
---|---|
for | |
every |
Test name | Executions per second |
---|---|
for | 76109.6 Ops/sec |
every | 4159707.2 Ops/sec |
Let's break down the provided benchmark and explain what's being tested, compared, and other considerations.
Benchmark Overview
The given JSON represents a JavaScript microbenchmark comparing two loop iteration methods: for
loops and the every()
method. The benchmark aims to measure the performance difference between these two approaches.
Loop Iteration Methods Compared
for
loop iterates over an array using an explicit counter variable (i
). In this case, the loop increments from 0 to array.length - 1
, executing the code inside the loop for each iteration.every()
method takes a callback function as an argument and returns true
if all elements in the array pass the test (i.e., return true
). In this benchmark, the callback is always true
, which means every element will be considered "passed."Options Compared
The benchmark compares two options:
for
loop to iterate over the array.every()
method with a callback that always returns true
.Pros and Cons of Each Approach:
for
loops.Library and Purpose
In neither of these examples is a library explicitly mentioned. However, it's worth noting that the every()
method is a built-in JavaScript method, so no additional libraries are required for its use.
Special JS Feature or Syntax
There are no special JavaScript features or syntax used in these benchmark examples. They demonstrate basic loop iteration methods, which are fundamental to many programming tasks.
Alternative Approaches
If you need alternative ways to iterate over arrays, consider the following options:
(or
forEach()with
Array): This is an alias for the
forEach()method on the
Array` prototype.[...array]
) or destructuring assignments (const [i, ...rest] = array;
) to iterate over arrays in more modern and concise ways.Keep in mind that while these alternatives exist, the for
loop and every()
method are still commonly used and effective choices for many programming tasks.