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Benchmark Description

The benchmark is designed to compare the performance of two approaches: using the spread operator (...) and Object.assign() to merge an object with another object.

Options Compared

The benchmark tests three variations:

1. Spread Operator (...): This approach uses the spread operator to create a new object by copying properties from params into the existing object { a: 2 }.
2. Object.assign(): This approach uses the Object.assign() method to merge the two objects.
3. Object.assign() (again): This is another variation of using Object.assign(), likely intended for comparison with the first variant.

Pros and Cons

• Spread Operator (...):
  • Pros:
    • More concise and expressive syntax.
    • Can be more readable, especially when merging multiple objects.
  • Cons:
    • May incur additional overhead due to the spread operator's complexity (more operations required).
    • Not supported in older browsers or environments.
• Object.assign():
  • Pros:
    • More widely supported across browsers and environments.
    • Can be optimized by browser engines, potentially leading to better performance.
  • Cons:
    • May require more boilerplate code for merging objects.

Library Usage

None of the benchmarking tests explicitly use any external libraries. However, it's worth noting that Object.assign() is a built-in method in modern JavaScript environments.

Special JS Features or Syntax

There are no special JavaScript features or syntax used in this benchmark. The focus is on comparing two simple approaches to object merging.

Other Alternatives

If you were to modify this benchmark or create an alternative, you might consider other approaches, such as:

• Using Object.create() or a similar method to create a new object.
• Utilizing modern JavaScript features like Rest parameters (...) with Object.assign().
• Implementing custom merging logic using recursion or iteration.

These alternatives would require changes to the benchmark definition and test cases.