Benchmark: JQuery version speed test 5

HTML Preparation code:

<script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-2.2.4.min.js"></script>
<script>
  var jq2 = $.noConflict(true);
</script>

<script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.5.1.min.js"></script>
<script>
  var jq3 = $.noConflict(true);
</script>

<script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-git.min.js"></script>
<script>
  var jqx = $.noConflict(true);
</script>
<div>
  <ul id="menu">
    <li class="menu-item">1</li>
    <li class="menu-item">2</li>
    <li class="menu-item">3</li>
    <li class="menu-item">4</li>  
  </ul>
</div>

Script Preparation code:

function tests($) {
    $(".menu-item").eq(2).closest("ul").css({
      "background-color": "red"
    }).parent().css({
      "border": "1px solid blue"
    }).append($("<p></p>").text("Text.").css({
      "background-color": "green"
    })).end().end().remove();
  console.log('tests' + $);
}

Tests:

jq2
tests(jq2);
jq3
tests(jq3);
jqx
tests(jqx);

Rendered benchmark preparation results:

Suite status: <idle, ready to run>

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Test case name	Result
jq2
jq3
jqx

Fastest: N/A

Slowest: N/A

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

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**Benchmark Overview**

The provided JSON represents a JavaScript microbenchmarking test case for comparing the performance of three different jQuery versions: jQuery 2.2.4 (jq2), jQuery 3.5.1 (jq3), and jQuery Git (jqx).

**Benchmark Definition Explanation**

The benchmark definition is comprised of two parts:

1. **Script Preparation Code**: This code is executed before running the test. In this case, it sets up a menu item with an event handler that triggers the benchmarking process.
2. **Html Preparation Code**: This HTML snippet loads the required jQuery libraries (jq2, jq3, and jqx) in different versions.

The script preparation code uses the `$` symbol to access jQuery functions, which is a convention for using the Lodash library (`_`) to polyfill jQuery methods. The `$.noConflict()` method is used to assign the jQuery namespace to a local variable (e.g., `jq2`, `jq3`, and `jqx`) to prevent conflicts with other libraries.

**Options Compared**

The benchmark compares the performance of three different jQuery versions:

1. **jQuery 2.2.4 (jq2)**: A stable, widely-used version from 2012.
2. **jQuery 3.5.1 (jq3)**: The latest stable version at the time of writing.
3. **jQuery Git (jqx)**: The development branch of jQuery, which is not yet released.

**Pros and Cons**

* **Stability**: jQuery 2.2.4 (jq2) is a well-established version with a large user base, making it a good choice for compatibility reasons. However, its performance might be slower compared to newer versions.
* **Newer Features**: jQuery 3.5.1 (jq3) includes new features and improvements, but its performance might vary depending on the specific use case.
* **Development Branch**: jQuery Git (jqx) is the latest version with the latest features, but its performance can be unpredictable due to ongoing development.

**Other Considerations**

* The benchmark does not account for other libraries or frameworks that may interact with jQuery, which could affect performance.
* The test uses a specific HTML structure and menu item setup, which might not represent real-world scenarios.
* The benchmark runs the same script multiple times per second, which can lead to inaccurate results if the execution time is significant.

**Alternative Benchmarking Approaches**

1. **Benchmarking Frameworks**: Consider using established benchmarking frameworks like `benchmark.js` or `micro-benchmark`, which provide more features and flexibility for customizing benchmarks.
2. **WebAssembly Benchmarks**: Instead of running JavaScript benchmarks, consider using WebAssembly (WASM) benchmarks to measure the performance of your code on a WASM interpreter.
3. **Multi-threaded Benchmarks**: Run multiple threads or processes to simulate concurrent requests, which can help determine the true performance of your application.

In conclusion, the provided benchmark test case offers valuable insights into comparing the performance of different jQuery versions. However, it is essential to consider additional factors and alternative approaches when designing a comprehensive benchmarking strategy for your JavaScript applications.

Related benchmarks:

JQuery version speed test 5 (version: 1)

Comparing performance of: jq2 vs jq3 vs jqx

Created: 5 years ago by: Registered User

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jq2

jq3

jqx

Suite status: <idle, ready to run>

Fastest: N/A

Slowest: N/A

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