Benchmark: testasdfasdf - MeasureThat.net

Script Preparation code:

var array = ['178523', '7889778', '17171']

Tests:

includes
array.includes('7')
indexof
array.indexOf('7') !== 1

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**Benchmark Definition**

The benchmark is defined by two scripts: `Script Preparation Code` and `Html Preparation Code`. The first script creates an array of strings with three elements, while the second script (which is empty) is likely a placeholder for any HTML-related code that might be executed before running the benchmark.

**Test Cases**

There are two individual test cases:

1. **includes**: This test case measures how long it takes to execute `array.includes('7')`. The array contains three strings, and we're checking if one of them is equal to '7'.
2. **indexof**: This test case measures how long it takes to execute `array.indexOf('7') !== 1`. Again, the array contains three strings, but this time we're looking for an index that's not equal to 1.

**Library and Purpose**

In both test cases, a JavaScript library is used: none. However, if we had to identify any libraries being used implicitly, it would be the built-in `Array` methods (`includes` and `indexOf`), which are part of the ECMAScript standard.

**Special JS Features or Syntax**

There are no special JavaScript features or syntax mentioned in these benchmark definitions.

**Options Compared**

The two options being compared here are:

1. **`array.includes('7')`**: This method checks if the string '7' is present in the array. It returns `true` if found and `false` otherwise.
2. **`array.indexOf('7') !== 1`**: This expression first searches for the index of '7' in the array using `indexOf`, and then checks if that index is not equal to 1.

**Pros and Cons**

Here's a brief summary:

* **`includes`**:
	+ Pros: Simple, intuitive, and often faster than `indexOf`.
	+ Cons: Can be slower for large arrays due to a linear search.
* **`indexof`**:
	+ Pros: Faster for large arrays since it uses an optimized algorithm.
	+ Cons: More complex and potentially harder to read.

**Other Considerations**

When choosing between these two options, consider the specific use case:

* If you know the index of '7' is likely to be close to 0 or 1, `indexOf` might be a better choice for performance reasons.
* If you're working with large arrays and need to check if '7' is present anywhere in the array, `includes` might be sufficient.

**Alternatives**

If you want to explore other approaches:

* **Regular expressions**: You could use a regular expression to match the string '7' in the array. This would provide more flexibility but also introduce additional overhead.
* **Manual indexing**: You could implement your own manual indexing algorithm using loops and conditional statements. This would likely be slower than the built-in `indexOf` method.

In summary, this benchmark compares two simple yet effective approaches for checking if a value is present in an array: `array.includes('7')` and `array.indexOf('7') !== 1`. The choice between them depends on performance requirements and specific use cases.

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Comparing performance of: includes vs indexof

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includes

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