var arr = ['one', 'two', 'three'];
function test(){
return 'one';
}
arr.findIndex(test())
arr.indexOf(test())
--enable-precise-memory-info
flag.
Test case name | Result |
---|---|
findIndex | |
indexOf |
Test name | Executions per second |
---|---|
findIndex | 0.0 Ops/sec |
indexOf | 7511384.0 Ops/sec |
Let's break down the provided benchmark and explain what's being tested.
Benchmark Definition
The JSON defines a benchmark named "indexOf vs findIndex" that compares two ways of searching for an element in an array: arr.indexOf(test())
and arr.findIndex(test())
. The script preparation code creates an array arr
with three elements, including the value of test()
, which returns 'one'
.
Options Compared
Two options are being compared:
indexOf()
: This method searches for the specified element in the array and returns its index if found, or -1
if not found.findIndex()
: This method searches for the specified element in the array and returns its index if found, or -1
if not found.Pros and Cons of Each Approach
Both methods have their trade-offs:
indexOf()
: It's generally faster because it can return early as soon as it finds the element. However, it's less accurate when searching for an element that doesn't exist, because it returns -1
, which might be interpreted as a valid index in some contexts.findIndex()
: It's more accurate than indexOf()
because it always returns a valid index, even if the element is not found (in which case it returns -1
). However, it tends to be slower due to its more complex implementation.Library and Purpose
There is no library used in this benchmark. Both indexOf()
and findIndex()
are built-in methods of the JavaScript array prototype.
Special JS Feature/Syntax
No special JS feature or syntax is being tested in this benchmark.
Other Considerations
When choosing between indexOf()
and findIndex()
, consider your specific use case:
indexOf()
when you know the element exists and are willing to accept its potential drawbacks.findIndex()
when you want a more accurate way of searching for an element, even if it's slower.Alternatives
Other alternatives to these methods include:
Array.prototype.some()
or Array.prototype every()
with a callback functionKeep in mind that the performance differences between these methods are usually relatively small and can be influenced by various factors, such as array size, element distribution, and browser optimizations.