Benchmark: cost of inline functions

Tests:

no inline function
function test2(x, y) { var a = x*2; var b = y*3; var c = a + b; return c; } var r = 0; for(var i=0; i< 100; i++) { r += test2(i, i-10); } if (r === -100000) { test2(0, 10); }
nline function
function test1(x, y) { var f = function(a, b) { var c = a + b; return c; } var a = x*2; var b = y*3; return f(a,b); } var r = 0; for(var i=0; i< 100; i++) { r += test1(i, i-10); } if (r === -100000) { test1(0, 10); }

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Test case name	Result
no inline function
nline function

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**Benchmark Definition**

The benchmark definition is a JSON object that describes the experiment to be performed. In this case, there are two benchmarks:

1. "cost of inline functions" - This benchmark tests the performance difference between using inline functions versus not using them.
2. The second benchmark has the same name but with a different test case, which seems to be a typo or variation in naming.

**Test Cases**

There are two test cases:

1. "no inline function"
	* This test case defines a function `test2` that takes two arguments, `x` and `y`, calculates their sum using an inline function (which is not actually used), and returns the result. The function is called repeatedly in a loop to calculate a large value.
2. "inline function" - This test case defines a similar function `test1` but with an actual inline function (`f`) that takes two arguments, adds them together, and returns the result.

**Options Compared**

The benchmark compares two options:

* **Inline functions**: The first test case uses an inline function (which is not actually used in calculation) to calculate the sum of `x` and `y`. This option is likely being tested for its compilation time and size impact.
* **No inline functions**: The second test case does not use any inline functions, which allows the JavaScript compiler to generate more efficient code.

**Pros and Cons**

Using inline functions:

Pros:

* Can reduce compilation time
* May result in smaller binary sizes

Cons:

* Can increase compilation time due to the additional overhead of parsing and compiling small functions
* May lead to increased binary sizes if not optimized properly

Not using inline functions (or using a compiler optimization):

Pros:

* Typically reduces compilation time and increases efficiency
* Can result in smaller binary sizes when optimized properly

Cons:

* May add overhead due to the need for additional function calls
* May be less effective at reducing compilation times for complex codebases

**Libraries and Features**

There is no explicit library mentioned in the benchmark definition. However, the use of JavaScript and the V8 engine (indicated by the `RawUAString` field) suggests that this benchmark may be intended to test performance characteristics specific to Google Chrome.

**Special JS Features or Syntax**

The use of inline functions in both test cases is not a special feature or syntax but rather an optimization technique. However, some JavaScript engines may have different optimizations for inlined functions or may not support them at all.

**Other Alternatives**

If you're interested in exploring alternative approaches to benchmarking performance differences between using inline functions versus not using them, here are some options:

* Use a different JavaScript engine (e.g., SpiderMonkey, V8's predecessor)
* Test the performance impact of different optimization levels or compiler settings
* Compare the results with other language or platform benchmarks
* Experiment with various coding styles, such as lambda functions or functional programming approaches

Keep in mind that the best approach for benchmarking this specific scenario may depend on the specific requirements and constraints of your project.

Related benchmarks:

cost of inline functions (version: 0)

Comparing performance of: no inline function vs nline function

Created: 4 years ago by: Registered User

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no inline function

nline function

Suite status: <idle, ready to run>

Fastest: N/A

Slowest: N/A

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