Benchmark: Spread or Push - MeasureThat.net

Script Preparation code:

var array = [];
for (let i = 0; i < 1000; i++)
    array.push(i);

Tests:

Push
array.push(1001)
Spread
array = [...array, 1001]

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**Benchmark Definition**

The benchmark is defined by two test cases:

1. **Push**: Measures the performance of adding an element to an array using `array.push(1001)`.
2. **Spread**: Measures the performance of spreading a new element into an existing array using `array = [...array, 1001]`.

**Script Preparation Code**

The script preparation code is identical for both test cases:

```javascript
var array = [];
for (let i = 0; i < 1000; i++) {
    array.push(i);
}
```

This code initializes an empty array `array` and populates it with 1000 elements using the `push()` method.

**Html Preparation Code**

There is no HTML preparation code provided for this benchmark, which suggests that the performance difference between these two approaches may be independent of the DOM (Document Object Model) manipulation or event handling.

**Library Used**

The only library used in this benchmark is JavaScript's built-in array prototype. The `push()` and spread syntax (`...`) are native JavaScript features that don't rely on any external libraries.

**Special JS Features/Syntax**

The test cases utilize the following special JavaScript feature:

* Spread syntax (`...`): Introduced in ECMAScript 2015, this syntax allows for creating new arrays by spreading existing arrays or other iterable objects.
* `let` and `const` declarations: Although not explicitly used in these benchmarks, they are part of the ES6/ES7 syntax that is commonly used in modern JavaScript development.

**Pros and Cons**

Here's a brief summary of the pros and cons of each approach:

1. **Push**:
	* Pros:
		+ Simple and straightforward.
		+ Most platforms (e.g., WebAssembly) can optimize this operation effectively.
	* Cons:
		+ May require more memory allocation, as it creates a new element in the array.
2. **Spread**:
	* Pros:
		+ Can be optimized to create a new array without allocating additional memory.
		+ Some platforms (e.g., WebAssembly) can take advantage of specialized instructions for spread operations.
	* Cons:
		+ Requires more memory allocation, as it creates a new array.
		+ May incur additional overhead due to the creation of an intermediate array.

**Considerations**

When choosing between `push()` and spread syntax, consider the following factors:

* Performance: If you need to perform this operation frequently in performance-critical code, choose the approach that can be optimized most effectively by your target platform or library.
* Code readability: Spread syntax can make the code more readable, especially when working with larger arrays.

**Alternative Approaches**

If you're interested in exploring other approaches, consider the following:

1. **Array concatenation**: `array = array.concat([1001])` (not recommended due to its inefficiency).
2. **Using a different data structure**: Depending on your specific use case, using another data structure like an `ArrayBuffer`, `TypedArray`, or even a custom implementation might be more suitable.

Keep in mind that the benchmark results provided may not accurately reflect the performance differences between these approaches for every platform, library, or JavaScript version.

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Push

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Slowest: N/A

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