function memoizer(func) {
const cache = {};
return function() {
const key = JSON.stringify(arguments);
if (cache[key] !== undefined) {
return cache[key];
}
const result = func(arguments);
cache[key] = result;
return result;
};
}
const fibonacci = n => {
if (n <= 1) return 1;
return fibonacci(n - 1) + fibonacci(n - 2);
};
const cachedFibonacci = memoizer(fibonacci);
const getCachedFibonacci = (limit = 1) => {
const arr = [];
for (let i = 0; i <= limit; i++) {
arr.push(cachedFibonacci(i));
}
return arr;
};
getCachedFibonacci(30)
const fibonacci = n => {
if (n <= 1) return 1;
return fibonacci(n - 1) + fibonacci(n - 2);
};
const getFibonacci = (limit = 1) => {
const arr = [];
for (let i = 0; i <= limit; i++) {
arr.push(fibonacci(i));
}
return arr;
};
getFibonacci(30)
--enable-precise-memory-info
flag.
Test case name | Result |
---|---|
Memoizer | |
No Memoizer |
Test name | Executions per second |
---|---|
Memoizer | 17.2 Ops/sec |
No Memoizer | 17.2 Ops/sec |
Let's break down the provided benchmark and its results.
Benchmark Overview
The benchmark tests two different approaches to caching the Fibonacci sequence in JavaScript:
memoizer
function wraps another function (fibonacci
) with caching capabilities, storing previously computed values in a cache object.Comparison
The two approaches are compared in terms of their performance on different browsers and devices.
memoizer
function caches the results of expensive function calls, making it more efficient for repeated computations. This approach is particularly beneficial when dealing with recursive functions like the Fibonacci sequence.fibonacci
function computes the result from scratch, leading to a significant increase in execution time.Pros and Cons
Memoization: Pros:
Cons:
Without Memoization: Pros:
Cons:
Library and Special JS Features
There is no explicit library mentioned in the benchmark, but it's worth noting that the memoizer
function uses a simple object caching mechanism.
As for special JavaScript features, there are none explicitly mentioned or used in this benchmark. However, if you were to modify the code, you could explore using modern JavaScript features like:
Alternative Approaches
Other alternatives for caching the Fibonacci sequence might include:
Keep in mind that these alternatives would depend on specific performance requirements and constraints.
Benchmark Preparation Code
The provided benchmark preparation code is minimal, as it only defines the two test cases:
memoizer
function with cachingThis simplicity allows for a clean comparison between the two approaches.