Benchmark: Compare performance of search in list and object v2

Script Preparation code:

var array = [];
var obj = {};
[new Array(10000)].forEach(function(num){
  array.push(num);
  obj[num] = num;
});

Tests:

check with array
if (array.includes(9999)) { console.log('test 1'); }
check with obj
if (obj[9999]) { console.log('test 2'); }

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**Benchmark Overview**

The benchmark is designed to compare the performance of searching for an element in two different data structures: an array and an object (in this case, a v2 version). The test cases measure how long it takes to search for a specific value (9999) in each data structure using the `includes()` method.

**Options Compared**

The benchmark compares two approaches:

1. **Array Inclusion**: Searching for an element in an array using the `includes()` method.
	* Pros: Simple and widely supported, doesn't require explicit indexing or iteration.
	* Cons: May be slower than other methods due to the overhead of the `includes()` function and potential hash collisions.
2. **Object Lookup**: Searching for an element in an object using the `obj[key]` syntax.
	* Pros: Can be faster than array inclusion, especially for large objects with a low number of keys, since it avoids the overhead of the `includes()` function.
	* Cons: Requires explicit key access and may not be as fast as other methods if the object is very large.

**Library Usage**

In this benchmark, the following libraries are used:

1. **`Array.prototype.includes()`**: A method on the Array prototype that returns a boolean indicating whether an element with the specified value exists in the array.
2. **Object**: Used to create a simple object (`obj`) for searching.
3. **`new Array(10000).forEach()`**: A method that executes the provided callback function once for each element in the newly created array.

**Special JS Features**

None of the test cases use any special JavaScript features, such as async/await, promise chains, or modern syntax like arrow functions or destructuring.

**Other Alternatives**

Alternative approaches to comparing these two methods might include:

1. **Manual Looping**: Using a `for` loop or another iteration method to iterate through the array or object.
2. **Index-Based Lookup**: Directly accessing elements in the array using explicit indexing (e.g., `array[9999]`) instead of relying on the `includes()` method.
3. **Using a Data Structure Like a Set**: Using a set data structure, which provides fast membership testing and potentially faster lookup times.

These alternatives would likely change the benchmark's outcome, so they're not considered standard test cases for this specific comparison.

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