Benchmark: Benchmark: flatMap vs reduce vs while vs foreach

Script Preparation code:

var n = 1000

Tests:

flatMap
[...Array(n)].flatMap((x,i) => [++i,i++])
reduce
[...Array(n).keys()].reduce((acc, cur) => [...acc, ++cur, cur++], [])
while
let res = [], i=0; while(n>i++) res.push(i, i);
foreach
let res = []; Array(n).forEach((_,i) => res.push(i+1, i+1))

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Previous results

Test case name	Result
flatMap
reduce
while
foreach

Fastest: N/A

Slowest: N/A

Latest run results:

Run details: (Test run date: 7 days ago)

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Browser/OS: Chrome 131 on Mac OS X 10.15.7

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Test name	Executions per second
flatMap	20509.6 Ops/sec
reduce	52.0 Ops/sec
while	223460.4 Ops/sec
foreach	426576.9 Ops/sec

Autogenerated LLM Summary (model llama3.2:3b, generated 2 months ago):

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Let's break down the provided benchmark and explain what's being tested, compared, and some pros and cons of each approach.

**Benchmark Description**

The benchmark is designed to compare the performance of four different JavaScript iteration methods: `flatMap`, `reduce`, `while`, and `foreach`. The test case generates an array of length 1000 using `[...Array(n)].` and then applies one of these methods to it.

**What's being tested?**

Each test case measures the execution time of each iteration method on a large array of 1000 elements. This allows us to compare the performance of each method under similar conditions.

**Options compared**

* `flatMap`: Flattens an array by mapping over its elements and returning an array of results.
* `reduce`: Reduces an array by iterating over its elements and applying a reduction function to each element.
* `while`: Uses a traditional loop with a counter variable (`i`) to iterate over the array.
* `foreach` (also known as `forEachLoop` in some versions of JavaScript): Iterates over an array using a callback function.

**Pros and Cons**

* **flatMap**:
	+ Pros: Efficient and concise way to flatten arrays, can be more readable than traditional loops.
	+ Cons: May not work correctly with nested arrays or non-array iterables.
* **reduce**:
	+ Pros: Can be used for aggregating values, allows for more control over the iteration process.
	+ Cons: Can be slower and less readable than other methods, especially for large datasets.
* **while**:
	+ Pros: Allows for fine-grained control over the loop, can be useful when working with legacy code or specific requirements.
	+ Cons: Can be error-prone and harder to read than other methods, especially for complex logic.
* **foreach** (also known as `forEachLoop`):
	+ Pros: Simple and readable way to iterate over arrays, easy to understand for developers familiar with other languages.
	+ Cons: Not optimized for performance, may not be suitable for large datasets.

**Library and special JS feature**

None of the test cases rely on external libraries or specific JavaScript features (like async/await, arrow functions, etc.). The focus is solely on comparing the performance of different iteration methods.

**Other alternatives**

If you're interested in exploring alternative iteration methods, some examples include:

* `forEach` with a `for...of` loop: While not as optimized as other methods, this can be a good option when readability is more important than performance.
* `map`, `filter`, and `every` methods for more complex data transformations.
* `Array.prototype.some()` or `Array.prototype.every()` for iterating over arrays with callback functions.

Keep in mind that the choice of iteration method depends on the specific requirements of your project, such as performance, readability, and maintainability.

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Autogenerated LLM Summary (model llama3.2:3b, generated 2 months ago):