Benchmark: TuggaKoden - MeasureThat.net

Script Preparation code:

var number = 12.4;

Tests:

Math
Math.floor(number)
Bitwise
number | 0

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Bitwise

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**What is being tested?**

The benchmark being measured is a simple arithmetic operation: dividing 12.4 by 0 using the `/` operator (for JavaScript) and using bitwise operations (`number | 0`). These two approaches are compared to determine which one performs better in terms of execution speed.

**Options compared:**

1. **Math Division (/)**: This option uses the built-in `Math.floor()` function, which returns the largest integer less than or equal to the given number.
2. **Bitwise Operation (`|`)**: This option uses a bitwise OR operation with 0, effectively truncating the decimal part of the number.

**Pros and Cons:**

* **Math Division (/):**
	+ Pros:
		- More intuitive and readable code
		- Less error-prone (no risk of integer overflow)
	+ Cons:
		- May be slower due to function call overhead
		- Requires more CPU instructions
* **Bitwise Operation (`|`):**
	+ Pros:
		- Faster execution speed due to fewer CPU instructions
		- Can be optimized by the JavaScript engine
	+ Cons:
		- Less intuitive and less readable code
		- Risk of integer overflow if not used carefully

**Library/Functionality:**

In this benchmark, no external libraries are explicitly mentioned. However, the `Math.floor()` function is a built-in part of the JavaScript language.

**Special JS Feature/Syntax:**

The bitwise OR operation (`|`) is a special operator in JavaScript that performs a binary operation on its operands. It's often used for integer arithmetic or to clear bits in an integer value.

**Other Alternatives:**

If you were to use `Math.floor()` instead of the `/` operator, you could also consider using other methods like:

* Multiplying by a power of 10 (e.g., `number * 1000`) and then taking the floor
* Using a more specialized library or function for truncating decimal numbers

In terms of alternative implementations for the bitwise operation, you could use:

* Multiplying by the binary representation of 0 (`|` operator is essentially equivalent to multiplying by 256 if you consider two's complement)
* ORing with zero and then casting to integer using `Number()`

Keep in mind that these alternatives might not be as readable or intuitive as the original implementation, but they can offer performance benefits under specific circumstances.

Related benchmarks:

TuggaKoden (version: 0)

Comparing performance of: Math vs Bitwise

Created: 9 years ago by: Guest

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Math

Bitwise

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