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Benchmark Purpose

The purpose of this benchmark is to compare two approaches for populating an object array from an array of data objects: the for loop and the reduce() method. The test case uses a sample dataset with 23 entries, each containing an "ean" ( presumably an identifier), a "hash", and a "price".

Options Being Compared

The two options being compared are:

1. For Loop: This approach uses a traditional for loop to iterate through the data array and populate the object array.
2. Reduce() Method: This approach uses the reduce() method, which applies a callback function to each element in the array, accumulating a result.

Pros and Cons

• For Loop
  • Pros: Easy to understand and implement, suitable for small datasets.
  • Cons: Can be slower and more memory-intensive for large datasets, as it creates a new array with intermediate results.
• Reduce() Method
  • Pros: Efficient and concise way to process arrays, reducing memory usage.
  • Cons: May be less intuitive for developers who are not familiar with the reduce() method.

Library and Purpose

The reduce() method is a built-in JavaScript function that applies a callback function to each element in an array, accumulating a result. In this benchmark, it's used to populate the object array by iterating through the data array and updating the corresponding values in the object array.

Special JS Feature or Syntax

There are no special JavaScript features or syntaxes being tested in this benchmark. However, it's worth noting that the reduce() method is a modern JavaScript feature introduced in ECMAScript 2015 (ES6).

Other Alternatives

If you're interested in exploring alternative approaches to populating an object array from an array of data objects, some other options include:

• Using forEach(): This method is similar to for loop but provides additional benefits like support for generators and async iterations.
• Utilizing a mapping function (e.g., Array.prototype.map()): This approach can be more concise than using reduce() or a for loop, but may not be as efficient.
• Leveraging a third-party library (e.g., Lodash's mapValues() function): These libraries provide optimized and tested implementations for common array processing tasks.

I hope this explanation helps you understand the benchmark being tested on MeasureThat.net!