Benchmark: mathjs vs js multiply

HTML Preparation code:

<script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/mathjs/6.6.1/math.min.js"></script>

Script Preparation code:

var c = 0;

Tests:

JS
var a = Math.random(); var b = Math.random(); c += a * b;
mathjs
var a = Math.random(); var b = Math.random(); c += math.chain(a) .multiply(b) .done() ;

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**Overview of the Benchmark**

The provided JSON represents a JavaScript microbenchmark created on MeasureThat.net. The goal of this benchmark is to compare the execution speed of two different approaches: native JavaScript multiplication and Math.js multiplication.

**What is tested?**

The test cases compare the performance of multiplying two random numbers generated by `Math.random()` using two different methods:

1. **Native JavaScript multiplication**: This approach uses the native `*` operator for multiplication.
2. **Math.js multiplication**: This approach uses the Math.js library, which provides a chainable math API.

**Options compared**

The benchmark compares two options:

1. Native JavaScript multiplication (`JS`)
2. Math.js multiplication (`mathjs`)

**Pros and Cons of each approach:**

1. **Native JavaScript multiplication (JS)**:
	* Pros:
		+ Lightweight and simple implementation
		+ Fast execution since it's a native operation
	* Cons:
		+ May be slower for complex mathematical operations due to its simplicity
		+ May have issues with precision and overflow handling
2. **Math.js multiplication (mathjs)**:
	* Pros:
		+ Provides more control over the math operations and their implementation details
		+ Can handle complex mathematical operations efficiently
	* Cons:
		+ Requires an external library (Math.js)
		+ May have additional overhead due to the library's complexity

**Library: Math.js**

The `mathjs` test case uses the Math.js library, which is a JavaScript math library that provides a chainable API for performing mathematical operations. The purpose of this library is to provide a more expressive and flexible way of writing mathematical expressions.

Math.js aims to simplify complex mathematical operations by providing a fluent API. However, this comes at the cost of additional overhead due to the library's complexity.

**Special JS feature: none mentioned**

There are no special JavaScript features or syntax mentioned in the benchmark that would require additional explanation.

**Other alternatives**

If you want to implement similar benchmarks for other multiplication approaches, consider the following:

1. **Google Closure Library**: Another popular math library for JavaScript.
2. **NumJS**: A lightweight math library for JavaScript that aims to be more efficient than Math.js.
3. **Implementing custom multiplication functions**: You can also write your own implementation of multiplication using native JavaScript or a library like NumJS.

Keep in mind that the choice of library or implementation method depends on your specific use case, performance requirements, and personal preference.

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Comparing performance of: JS vs mathjs

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JS

mathjs

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