var test = function test() {
var x = 0;
var nested= function() {
for (var i=0; i< 1000000; i++) {
x = x + Math.random();
}
}
nested();
};
test();
(function () {
var x = 0;
var nested= function() {
for (var i=0; i< 1000000; i++) {
x = x + Math.random();
}
}
nested();
})();
(function test() {
var x = 0;
var nested= function() {
for (var i=0; i< 1000000; i++) {
x = x + Math.random();
}
}
nested();
})();
--enable-precise-memory-info
flag.
Test case name | Result |
---|---|
1 | |
2 | |
3 |
Test name | Executions per second |
---|---|
1 | 4.4 Ops/sec |
2 | 4.7 Ops/sec |
3 | 3.9 Ops/sec |
I'll break down the provided benchmark and its options for you.
What is tested?
The benchmark tests the performance of JavaScript's scoping behavior in different environments. Scoping refers to how JavaScript resolves variable references within a function or block scope. The test cases aim to evaluate which approach produces the most efficient execution.
Options compared:
There are three test cases:
var test = function test() { ... }
(function () { ... })()
(Immediately Invoked Function Expression, IIFE)(function test() { ... })()
(similar to Test Case 2 but with a named function expression)Pros and Cons:
var
declaration):var
keyword.var
keyword.Library usage
There is no explicit library used in these test cases. However, the benchmark results display information about the User Agent String, which provides details about the browser, device platform, operating system, and version running the test.
Special JavaScript feature or syntax
None of the provided test cases use special JavaScript features like async/await, Promise, or any advanced constructs.
Other alternatives
Alternative approaches to scoping in JavaScript include:
this
binding: Using a function expression with this
can affect how variables are scoped within that function.These alternatives might be worth considering when writing JavaScript code, especially in modern environments that support them.
I hope this explanation helps you understand the benchmark and its options!