Benchmark: math.max.apply vs math.max(...)

Tests:

apply
const array = [0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]; Math.max.apply(null, array);
spread
const array = [0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]; Math.max(...array);

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Test case name	Result
apply
spread

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Slowest: N/A

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Run details: (Test run date: one year ago)

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Browser/OS: Chrome 130 on Windows

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Test name	Executions per second
apply	8350489.0 Ops/sec
spread	8122875.0 Ops/sec

Autogenerated LLM Summary (model llama3.1:latest, generated one year ago):

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Let's dive into the benchmark definition and results.

**Benchmark Description**

The benchmark compares two different ways to find the maximum value in an array using JavaScript: `Math.max.apply(null, array)` and `Math.max(...array)`. The goal is to measure which method is faster.

**Test Cases**

There are two test cases:

1. **apply**: This test case uses the `Math.max.apply` method with `null` as its first argument (a technique called "binding") followed by an array of numbers `[0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]`. The result is the maximum value in the array.
2. **spread**: This test case uses the spread operator (`...`) to pass the entire array as arguments to the `Math.max` function.

**Library and Features**

In this benchmark, there are no external libraries used. However, I'd like to mention that:

* The spread operator (`...`) is a JavaScript feature introduced in ECMAScript 2015 (ES6) that allows an iterable (like an array or string) to be expanded into individual arguments.
* `Math.max.apply` uses the `apply` method of the Math object, which takes an array of values and returns the maximum value.

**Pros and Cons**

Here's a brief comparison of the two methods:

* **apply**: This approach binds the first argument (`null`) to the `Math.max` function using `apply`. While it might seem a bit awkward, this method is older (introduced in ES5) and might be supported by older browsers.
	+ Pros: Wide browser support, relatively simple implementation.
	+ Cons: Requires binding of the first argument, which can be confusing.
* **spread**: This approach uses the spread operator to pass the entire array as arguments to `Math.max`.
	+ Pros: Clean and concise code, great for modern JavaScript development.
	+ Cons: Only supported in browsers that implemented ES6 (most modern browsers).

**Alternatives**

If you're looking for alternatives to find the maximum value in an array:

* Use the built-in `Array.prototype.reduce` method, which can be more efficient than using `Math.max`.
```javascript
const max = array.reduce((a, b) => Math.max(a, b));
```
* For smaller arrays or specific use cases, consider using a simple loop to find the maximum value.

Keep in mind that these alternatives might have their own trade-offs and edge cases. Always profile your code to determine the best approach for your specific use case.

Related benchmarks:

math.max.apply vs math.max(...) (version: 0)

Comparing performance of: apply vs spread

Created: 5 years ago by: Guest

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apply

spread

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Fastest: N/A

Slowest: N/A

Autogenerated LLM Summary (model llama3.1:latest, generated one year ago):