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Benchmark Definition

The benchmark definition represents a microbenchmark test that measures the performance of setting margins using two different JavaScript functions: tab.DomUtil.setMarginBoxJQ and tab.DomUtil.setMarginBoxJQ2.

Script Preparation Code

The script preparation code provides the JavaScript context for the benchmark. It includes links to external libraries (mscorlib.js and vqlcore.debug.js) that are used in the test.

Html Preparation Code

The HTML preparation code defines the DOM structure used in the benchmark. Two identical containers with six spans each are created, which will be used as targets for setting margins.

Individual Test Cases

There are two individual test cases:

1. Test 1: This test case uses the original tab.DomUtil.setMarginBoxJQ function to set margins on the first container (#testRoot).
2. Optimized: This test case uses an optimized version of the same function, tab.DomUtil.setMarginBoxJQ2, which is likely a refactored or improved implementation.

Library and Purpose

Both libraries are part of a larger framework used for data visualization and visualization in Tableau Software (mscorlib.js). The DomUtil namespace appears to provide utility functions for working with the DOM, including setting margins.

Special JavaScript Feature or Syntax

There is no explicit mention of special JavaScript features or syntax used in this benchmark. However, it's worth noting that the use of $(selector) suggests that jQuery is being used as a library.

Options Compared

The two test cases compare the performance of using the original tab.DomUtil.setMarginBoxJQ function versus the optimized version (tab.DomUtil.setMarginBoxJQ2). The comparison aims to determine which approach is faster and more efficient.

Pros and Cons of Different Approaches

Without seeing the actual implementation code, it's difficult to provide a detailed analysis. However, here are some general pros and cons:

• Original tab.DomUtil.setMarginBoxJQ function:
  • Pros: Might be more familiar or easier to work with for developers.
  • Cons: Could be less efficient due to unnecessary complexity or overhead.
• Optimized tab.DomUtil.setMarginBoxJQ2 function:
  • Pros: Likely optimized for performance, which could result in faster execution times.
  • Cons: Might require additional knowledge or expertise to understand and work with.

Other Alternatives

There might be other approaches to setting margins that are not being compared in this benchmark. Some alternatives could include:

• Using CSS styles instead of JavaScript functions
• Utilizing browser-specific APIs for setting margins (e.g., element.style.marginTop)
• Implementing a custom margin-setting function using different algorithms or data structures

Keep in mind that these alternative approaches might have their own pros and cons, which would need to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.