Benchmark: if comparaison - MeasureThat.net

Tests:

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var value=5 if (value === 5 ) { console.log('ok') }
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var value=5 if (value == '5' ) { console.log('ok') }

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The provided JSON represents a JavaScript microbenchmark that tests two different approaches for comparing values in an if statement. The benchmark is divided into two test cases:

**Test Case 1:** `==`

This test case uses the traditional double equals (`==`) operator for comparison. In JavaScript, this operator checks whether both values have the same value and type.

Pros of using `==`:

* Widely supported by most browsers
* Easy to understand and implement

Cons of using `==`:

* Can lead to unexpected results due to type coercion (e.g., comparing a string with a number)
* May not perform well in certain situations, such as when dealing with complex data structures

**Test Case 2:** `===`

This test case uses the triple equals (`===`) operator for comparison. In JavaScript, this operator checks whether both values have the same value and type.

Pros of using `===`:

* More strict than `==`, reducing the risk of unexpected results due to type coercion
* Can perform better in certain situations, such as when dealing with complex data structures

However, it's worth noting that `===` is not supported by all browsers (e.g., Internet Explorer 11).

**Other Considerations:**

The benchmark measures the number of executions per second for each test case. This allows users to compare the performance of different comparison operators in a controlled environment.

Additionally, the benchmark provides information about the browser, device platform, operating system, and raw UA string used for the test. This data can be useful for understanding the results in the context of specific hardware and software configurations.

**Library: None**

There are no libraries required to run this benchmark. It only relies on standard JavaScript features.

**Special JS Feature or Syntax: None**

There is no special JavaScript feature or syntax being tested in this benchmark. The focus is solely on comparing values using different operators.

**Alternatives:**

If you're interested in exploring alternative comparison operators, here are a few options:

* `===` (triple equals): as mentioned earlier
* `!==` (not equal)
* `!==` with strict equality checking (`Object.is()`)
* `==` with loose equality checking (`Object.is()`)

Keep in mind that each of these alternatives has its own trade-offs and use cases. MeasureThat.net's benchmark provides a controlled environment to compare different operators, allowing users to make informed decisions about which approach to use in their own projects.

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if comparaison (version: 0)

Comparing performance of: === vs ==

Created: 4 years ago by: Guest

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Suite status: <idle, ready to run>

Fastest: N/A

Slowest: N/A

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