Benchmark: Arrow function vs bind function 2

Script Preparation code:

this.test = "hello world";
this.hello = {
  world: 2355533,
  test:{
    foo:"bar",
  },
};

arrowFn = () => this
bindFn = (function() { return this }).bind(this)

Tests:

Arrow function
arrowFn()
Bind function
bindFn()

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Let's break down the provided benchmark and explain what's being tested, compared, and their pros and cons.

**What is being tested?**

The provided benchmark compares two approaches to create a closure in JavaScript: Arrow functions (`arrowFn`) and Bind function (`bindFn`). A closure is a function that has access to its own scope and can use variables from that scope even when the outer function has returned.

In this benchmark, an object `this.test` and another object `this.hello` are defined, where `hello` contains a nested object with a variable `foo`. The goal of the benchmark is to create a closure that captures `this` (the context in which the original function was called) and can access its own scope.

**What options are compared?**

Two approaches are compared:

1. **Arrow functions (`arrowFn`)**: Arrow functions are a shorthand way of creating functions without using the `function` keyword. They do not have their own scope, so they "inherit" the scope of the surrounding function.
2. **Bind function (`bindFn`)**: The Bind function is used to create a new function that has its `this` context set to a specific value.

**Pros and Cons:**

* **Arrow functions (`arrowFn`)**:
	+ Pros:
		- Concise syntax
		- No need to use the `function` keyword
		- Works with let, const, and var variables
	+ Cons:
		- Do not have their own scope, which can lead to unexpected behavior if used in complex functions
		- Cannot be used as methods of an object (without using the `apply` method)
* **Bind function (`bindFn`)**:
	+ Pros:
		- Allows for explicit control over the `this` context
		- Can be used as methods of an object
	+ Cons:
		- Requires more code to use
		- Less concise syntax

**Library/Feature:**

In this benchmark, no external libraries or special JavaScript features are required. The focus is solely on comparing the behavior of Arrow functions and Bind function.

**Considerations:**

When deciding between Arrow functions and Bind function, consider the following:

* Use arrow functions when:
	+ You want a concise syntax
	+ You're working with simple functions that don't require complex logic
* Use bind function when:
	+ You need explicit control over the `this` context
	+ You're creating a method of an object and want to ensure it has the correct context

**Other alternatives:**

There are other ways to create closures in JavaScript, such as:

1. **Immediately Invoked Function Expression (IIFE)**: An IIFE is a function that's immediately executed when it's defined.
2. **Closure libraries**: There are libraries like Clojure and Ramda that provide alternative approaches to creating closures.

However, for simple use cases, arrow functions and bind function are often sufficient alternatives.

Please note that the specific options compared in this benchmark (Arrow functions vs Bind function) might not be exhaustive, but they cover a common scenario where you need to create a closure with access to its own scope.

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Arrow function vs bind function 2 (version: 0)

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