var set = new Set(["one", "two", "three", "four", "five", "six", "seven", "eight", "nine", "ten"]);
var set = {"one": true, "two": true, "three": true, "four": true, "five": true, "six": true, "seven": true, "eight": true, "nine": true, "ten": true};
var set = new Map([["one", true], ["two", true], ["three", true], ["four", true], ["five", true], ["six", true], ["seven", true], ["eight", true], ["nine", true], ["ten", true]]);
--enable-precise-memory-info
flag.
Test case name | Result |
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Set | |
Object | |
Map |
Test name | Executions per second |
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Set | 3523715.5 Ops/sec |
Object | 90319104.0 Ops/sec |
Map | 2013402.1 Ops/sec |
Let's break down the provided benchmark and explain what is being tested.
The benchmark compares three data structures in JavaScript: Sets, Objects, and Maps. The test cases are designed to measure their performance and execution speed.
Here's an explanation of each test case:
new Set()
constructor.{}
syntax.new Map()
constructor.In terms of special JavaScript features, none are explicitly used in this benchmark. However, it's worth noting that some modern browsers support features like Symbol
keys, which could be used to create more efficient data structures. But for the sake of simplicity, this benchmark uses only the built-in Set, Object, and Map constructors.
Now, let's talk about other alternatives:
Uint8Array
or Float64Array
can provide better performance than traditional arrays.These alternatives might be useful in specific scenarios, but for this benchmark, Sets, Objects, and Maps provide a good starting point for comparing their performance characteristics.
In terms of library usage, none are mentioned explicitly in the provided code. However, if you're using external libraries like Lodash or Moment.js, they can introduce additional overhead that might impact performance when running benchmarks like this one.
Overall, this benchmark provides a straightforward comparison of Sets, Objects, and Maps in JavaScript, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses for common use cases.