Benchmark: Array.prototype.concat vs spread operator bench

Tests:

Array.prototype.concat
var params = [ "hello", true, 7 ]; var other = [ 1, 2 ].concat(params);
spread operator
var params = [ "hello", true, 7 ] var other = [ 1, 2, ...params ]

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Array.prototype.concat
spread operator

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**Benchmark Definition**

The benchmark is comparing two approaches for concatenating arrays in JavaScript: the traditional `concat()` method and the new ES6 spread operator (`...`).

**Options Compared**

Two options are compared:

1. **Array.prototype.concat**: The traditional way of concatenating arrays, which uses the `concat()` method.
2. **Spread Operator (`...`)**: A new feature introduced in ECMAScript 2015 (ES6) that allows for more concise array creation by spreading elements from an existing array.

**Pros and Cons**

* **Array.prototype.concat**: Pros:
	+ Widely supported across browsers and Node.js versions.
	+ Well-established and familiar syntax.
	Cons:
	+ Can be less efficient than the spread operator, especially for large arrays.
* **Spread Operator (`...`)**: Pros:
	+ More concise and expressive syntax.
	+ Often faster than `concat()` for creating new arrays from existing ones.
	Cons:
	+ May not work as expected in older browsers or Node.js versions (before ES6 support).
	+ Can be less readable for those unfamiliar with the spread operator.

**Library and Special JS Features**

The test case uses a library, but none are explicitly mentioned. However, it's likely that the benchmark is using some basic JavaScript functionality, such as arrays and concatenation methods.

There are no special JavaScript features or syntax being tested in this benchmark.

**Other Alternatives**

For comparing array concatenation methods, other alternatives could include:

1. Using `Array.prototype.push()` to concatenate elements.
2. Utilizing libraries like Lodash or Underscore.js, which provide more functional programming-friendly ways of working with arrays.
3. Comparing the performance of different array initialization methods, such as using `new Array(length)` versus creating an array with `{}` and then pushing elements onto it.

**Benchmark Preparation Code**

The provided JSON does not include any script preparation code. This suggests that the benchmark is expecting the JavaScript engine to perform the concatenation operations directly within the test case, without requiring any additional setup or initialization.

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Array.prototype.concat

spread operator

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Slowest: N/A

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