<script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.4.1/jquery.min.js"><script>
function showResult(data) {
//console.log(data);
}
var newUrl = "https://www.googleapis.com/discovery/v1/apis";
var request = $.ajax({
type: "GET",
url: newUrl,
success: showResult,
data: null
});
var request = $.ajax({
type: "GET",
async: true,
url: newUrl,
success: showResult,
data: null
});
var request = $.get(newUrl, showResult);
var request = $.get(newUrl).done(showResult);
$.getJSON(newUrl, null, showResult);
--enable-precise-memory-info
flag.
Test case name | Result |
---|---|
jQuery Ajax | |
jQuery Ajax (Async) | |
jQuery Get | |
jQuery Get 2 | |
jQuery getJSON |
Test name | Executions per second |
---|---|
jQuery Ajax | 1017.9 Ops/sec |
jQuery Ajax (Async) | 1513.6 Ops/sec |
jQuery Get | 1265.9 Ops/sec |
jQuery Get 2 | 1577.2 Ops/sec |
jQuery getJSON | 1726.3 Ops/sec |
Let's break down the provided benchmark and explain what's being tested, compared, and the pros and cons of each approach.
Benchmark Overview
MeasureThat.net is a website that allows users to create and run JavaScript microbenchmarks. The provided benchmark tests the performance of different jQuery Ajax methods for making HTTP GET requests.
Options Compared
The benchmark compares four different ways to make an HTTP GET request using jQuery:
$.get()
method directly.$.getJSON()
method, which is a variant of $.get()
that expects JSON data.$.ajax()
method with asynchronous (async: true
) and synchronous (sync: false
) modes.$.ajax()
method without specifying the async mode.Pros and Cons of Each Approach
$.get()
.$.ajax()
directly, since it involves an additional step to parse the response data.Library Descriptions
The benchmark uses jQuery, which is a popular JavaScript library for making HTTP requests, manipulating the DOM, and handling events. It provides a set of convenience functions like $.get()
, $.ajax()
, and $.getJSON()
that simplify common tasks.
Special JS Features/Syntax
There are no special JS features or syntax used in this benchmark, aside from using jQuery's convenience functions.
Other Considerations
When choosing between these methods, consider the following factors:
$.get()
or $.ajax()
without async mode might be sufficient.$.ajax()
might be a better choice.Alternatives
If you don't want to use jQuery, you can also make HTTP requests using native JavaScript APIs like:
Keep in mind that these alternatives might require more setup and configuration compared to jQuery's convenience functions.
In summary, the benchmark compares four different ways to make HTTP GET requests using jQuery, highlighting their pros and cons. When choosing between these methods, consider performance, readability, maintainability, browser compatibility, and any specific requirements for your use case.