testObject = {'asdf': 'apple', 'afwefg': 'pear', 'hohoo': 'santa', 'country': 'usa', 'bottle': 'gin'};
'afwefg' in testObject
!!testObject['afwefg']
--enable-precise-memory-info
flag.
Test case name | Result |
---|---|
key in object | |
!!object[key] |
Test name | Executions per second |
---|---|
key in object | 6845598.5 Ops/sec |
!!object[key] | 7531414.0 Ops/sec |
Let's break down the provided JSON and explain what's being tested.
Benchmark Definition
The benchmark is testing two approaches to check if a key exists in an object:
!!object[key]
key in object
These two approaches are often referred to as "strict equality" (using !!
) and "loose equality" (using the in
operator), respectively.
Options Compared
The benchmark is comparing the performance of these two approaches on different JavaScript engines:
!!object[key]
)key in object
)These two approaches have different behaviors and implications for the code they're used in. Let's discuss their pros and cons:
!!object[key]
)Pros:
NaN
or undefined
values).Cons:
key in object
)Pros:
Cons:
NaN
or undefined
).Library and Special JS Features
There are no libraries used in this benchmark, but we should note that some JavaScript engines have features like let const
and const
declarations, which can affect the performance of these checks.
No special JavaScript features are being tested in this benchmark.
Other Alternatives
If you're interested in exploring alternative approaches to checking if a key exists in an object, consider:
Object.hasOwnProperty()
method: This method provides better performance and type safety than loose equality.if (testObject.hasOwnProperty('afwefg')) {
console.log('Key found!');
}
hasOwnProperty()
function: This function is optimized for performance and can provide better results than loose equality.Keep in mind that these alternatives might have different trade-offs, such as additional dependencies or slightly higher performance overhead.
I hope this explanation helps you understand what's being tested in the provided benchmark!