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Benchmark Definition

The benchmark tests three different approaches to add an item to an array:

1. Push: Using the push() method to add an item to the end of an array.
2. Spread: Using the spread operator (...) to create a new array with the original array and the new item.
3. Direct Assign: Directly assigning the new item to an existing array using the assignment syntax.

Options Compared

The benchmark compares the performance of these three approaches:

• Pros of each approach:
  • Push: Simple, efficient, and widely supported by JavaScript engines.
  • Spread: Creates a new array, which can be beneficial for certain use cases (e.g., when working with large datasets).
  • Direct Assign: Directly modifies the existing array, which can be faster but may have unexpected side effects if not used carefully.
• Cons of each approach:
  • Push: May require more memory allocation and garbage collection compared to spread or direct assign.
  • Spread: Creates a new array, which can lead to increased memory usage and potential performance overhead for large datasets.
  • Direct Assign: Can be faster but may have unexpected side effects if not used carefully (e.g., modifying the original array).

Library Usage

None of the benchmark cases use any external libraries.

Special JS Features/Syntax

The benchmark does not mention any special JavaScript features or syntax. The code only uses standard JavaScript syntax and built-in methods.

Alternative Approaches

Other approaches to add an item to an array include:

• Using concat(): Instead of push, you can use the concat() method to create a new array with the original array and the new item.
• Using Array.prototype.push.apply(): This method applies the push() method to the array, which can be more efficient for large arrays.

It's worth noting that these alternative approaches may have different performance characteristics compared to push, spread, or direct assign.