var a = 14543630892.678034;
var b = 23445842646.499996;
Math.min(Math.floor(a), Math.floor(b));
Math.floor(Math.min(a, b));
Math.floor( a < b ? a : b )
--enable-precise-memory-info
flag.
Test case name | Result |
---|---|
Floor first | |
Min First | |
Inline If |
Test name | Executions per second |
---|---|
Floor first | 954154.8 Ops/sec |
Min First | 1294987.1 Ops/sec |
Inline If | 1454302.9 Ops/sec |
Let's break down what's being tested in this benchmark.
Benchmark Definition
The Script Preparation Code
section defines two variables, a
and b
, which are assigned some large numbers. This code is executed before running the benchmark tests.
Test Cases
There are three test cases:
Math.floor()
directly on a
and b
. The order of operations is determined by the JavaScript interpreter, so this test checks how Math.floor()
behaves with respect to integer division.Math.min()
function separately, it's used as part of a larger expression that first finds the minimum value between a
and b
, and then applies Math.floor()
.Math.floor()
accordingly.Library and Purpose
None of these tests use any external libraries, so there's no additional context to provide.
Special JS Feature/Syntax
There are no special JavaScript features or syntax used in these test cases that require explanation. The focus is on the behavior of the built-in Math
functions and operators.
Pros and Cons of Approaches
Math.floor()
as a standalone function, which might be useful for developers who need to optimize code related to integer division.Math.floor()
under specific conditions.Math.floor()
is used in conjunction with other functions or operators.Math.min()
and Math.floor()
, which might be more representative of how these functions are typically used together.Math.min()
function call.Other Alternatives
There are several other approaches that could have been taken:
Number(a) < Number(b)
instead of an inline if statement.Math.floor()
under different conditions (e.g., negative numbers, NaN values).Math.floor()
in a specific context, such as when used with other mathematical functions like exponentiation (Math.pow()
).Keep in mind that the choice of approach ultimately depends on the goals and requirements of the benchmarking project.