const n = 10000, length = 50
const result = []
for (let i = 0; i < n; ++i) {
result.push(Array.from({length}, () => 0))
}
const n = 10000, length = 50
const result = []
for (let i = 0; i < n; ++i) {
result.push(Array(length).fill(0))
}
--enable-precise-memory-info
flag.
Test case name | Result |
---|---|
from | |
fill |
Test name | Executions per second |
---|---|
from | 67.7 Ops/sec |
fill | 1172.2 Ops/sec |
Let's break down the provided benchmark and its components.
Benchmark Definition
The benchmark is defined in JSON format, specifying:
Individual Test Cases
The benchmark consists of two individual test cases:
Array.from()
and pushes it into another array.n
).Array.fill()
to fill an array with zeros.Library and Purpose
Neither of these test cases explicitly uses a library. However, it's worth noting that both Array.from()
and Array.fill()
are part of the ECMAScript standard (JavaScript), so no external library is required to run these benchmarks.
Special JS Feature or Syntax
There isn't any special JavaScript feature or syntax being used in this benchmark. Both Array.from()
and Array.fill()
are widely supported by modern browsers and Node.js environments.
Options Compared
The two test cases differ only in the method used to create the array:
Array.from()
, which takes an initial value (an object with a length
property) as an argument.Array.fill()
, which takes a value to fill with as an argument.Pros and Cons of Different Approaches
Here's a brief analysis of the pros and cons of each approach:
Array.from()
Array.fill()
Array.from()
, as it only involves filling the array with zeros.Other Considerations
In general, both methods are suitable for creating arrays filled with zeros or other values. The choice between them might depend on personal preference or specific use cases. However, if performance is a critical factor, Array.fill()
might be slightly faster due to its simplicity.
As for alternatives, you could consider using other methods like:
new Array(length)
(a simpler and more lightweight approach)Array.prototype.map()
with a function that returns zeros (although this method may incur additional overhead)Keep in mind that the performance differences between these approaches are usually small, and the choice ultimately depends on your specific use case and requirements.