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Benchmark Definition

The benchmark compares two ways to concatenate arrays in JavaScript: the traditional concat() method and the new ES6 spread operator (...). This is done using a simple test case where an array of strings, booleans, and numbers is passed as an argument to the concatenation operation.

Script Preparation Code and Html Preparation Code

Since there are no script or HTML preparation codes provided in the benchmark definition, this means that the test cases should be executed from scratch on each run. The test results will likely depend on various factors such as browser version, operating system, device platform, etc.

Individual Test Cases

The two test cases are:

1. Array.prototype.concat

var params = [ "hello", true, 7 ];
var other = [ 1, 2 ].concat(params);

This test case creates an array other by concatenating the array [ 1, 2 ] with another array params. The concat() method is a built-in method of the Array.prototype.

2. Spread Operator

var params = [ "hello", true, 7 ];
var other = [ 1, 2, ...params ];

This test case creates an array other by using the spread operator (...) to concatenate the elements of the array params with another array [ 1, 2 ]. The spread operator is a new feature introduced in ES6.

Pros and Cons

Here's a brief summary of the pros and cons of each approach:

• Array.prototype.concat
  • Pros:
    • Widely supported by older browsers
    • Familiar syntax for many developers
  • Cons:
    • Can be slower than the spread operator due to the overhead of method calls
    • May have performance issues in certain edge cases (e.g., very large arrays)
• Spread Operator
  • Pros:
    • Faster and more efficient than concat()
    • Simplifies code and reduces the number of method calls
  • Cons:
    • Only supported by modern browsers and some older versions
    • May have compatibility issues with certain libraries or frameworks

Library Used

None. The benchmark uses only built-in JavaScript features.

Special JS Features or Syntax

The spread operator (...) is a new feature introduced in ES6, which allows for more concise syntax when working with arrays and objects.

Alternatives

If you want to run this benchmark on an older browser that doesn't support the spread operator, you could use alternative approaches such as:

• Using Array.prototype.push() method to concatenate elements
• Using Array.prototype.join() method to concatenate elements (although this would require additional work to join strings with commas)
• Rewriting the code using a different library or framework that supports the spread operator

Keep in mind that these alternatives may introduce significant changes to the benchmark's behavior and results.