Benchmark: regex 0001 + 5 - MeasureThat.net

Script Preparation code:

var REGEX_1 = /"{0,1}cpf"{0,1}[:=]"{0,1}([\w\s]{1,})/;
var REGEX_2 = /"{0,1}cpf"{0,1}[:=]\"{0,1}([\w\s]+)/;
var REGEX_3 = /"{0,1}cpf"{0,1}[:=]"{0,1}([^ ,]*)/;
var REGEX_4 = /"{0,1}cpf"{0,1}[:=]"{0,1}([\w\s]{1,}),?/;

Tests:

REGEX_1
REGEX_1.test("cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12")
REGEX_2
REGEX_2.test("cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12")
REGEX_3
REGEX_3.test("cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12")
REGEX_4
REGEX_4.test("cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12,cpf=12")

Rendered benchmark preparation results:

Suite status: <idle, ready to run>

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Test case name	Result
REGEX_1
REGEX_2
REGEX_3
REGEX_4

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Let's break down the provided benchmark definition and test cases to understand what is being tested, compared, and the pros and cons of each approach.

**Benchmark Definition**

The provided JSON represents a JavaScript microbenchmark that tests regular expression (regex) matching performance. The script preparation code defines four different regex patterns:

1. `REGEX_1`: Matches CPF (Brazilian Personal Identity Number) data with optional quotes and whitespace.
2. `REGEX_2`: Similar to `REGEX_1`, but without the `=` sign after the pattern.
3. `REGEX_3`: A simplified version of `REGEX_1` that removes unnecessary characters (`[:=]`) and uses a capture group for the CPF data.
4. `REGEX_4`: An even simpler version of `REGEX_1` that adds a non-capturing group (`(?:`) around the CPF data.

**Test Cases**

The benchmark definition is used to create four individual test cases, each testing one of the regex patterns defined above. The test cases are:

1. `REGEX_1`
2. `REGEX_2`
3. `REGEX_3`
4. `REGEX_4`

These test cases are likely used to compare the performance of different browsers and devices in executing these regex patterns.

**Options Compared**

The benchmark compares the execution speed of four different regex patterns:

1. **`REGEX_1`**: Matches CPF data with optional quotes and whitespace.
2. **`REGEX_2`**: Similar to `REGEX_1`, but without the `=` sign after the pattern.
3. **`REGEX_3`**: A simplified version of `REGEX_1` that removes unnecessary characters and uses a capture group for the CPF data.
4. **`REGEX_4`**: An even simpler version of `REGEX_1` that adds a non-capturing group around the CPF data.

These options are compared in terms of execution speed, which is likely measured by the number of executions per second (ExecutionsPerSecond).

**Pros and Cons**

The pros and cons of each approach are:

1. **`REGEX_1`**: Pros: Easy to understand and write; Cons: Less efficient due to unnecessary characters.
2. **`REGEX_2`**: Pros: Simpler than `REGEX_1`, but may not match all CPF data formats; Cons: May lead to false positives or false negatives.
3. **`REGEX_3`**: Pros: More efficient and accurate than `REGEX_1` and `REGEX_2`; Cons: Requires a good understanding of regex syntax.
4. **`REGEX_4`**: Pros: Even more simplified than `REGEX_3`, but may not be as accurate; Cons: May lead to false positives or false negatives.

**Library**

None of the provided test cases use any external libraries, but it's worth noting that some regex patterns might require additional libraries for accurate execution (e.g., UTF-8 support).

**Special JS Feature/Syntax**

The benchmark does not appear to use any special JavaScript features or syntax beyond basic regex pattern matching.

**Alternatives**

Other alternatives for testing regex performance could include:

1. **RegexBench**: A dedicated regex benchmarking tool.
2. **JSRegexp**: A JavaScript library for working with regular expressions, which could be used in a benchmarking scenario.
3. **Benchmarking frameworks**: Such as Benchmark.js or Microbenchmark, which provide a more comprehensive approach to benchmarking performance.

Keep in mind that the specific alternatives would depend on the requirements and goals of the benchmarking effort.

Related benchmarks:

regex 0001 + 5 (version: 0)

Comparing performance of: REGEX_1 vs REGEX_2 vs REGEX_3 vs REGEX_4

Created: 4 years ago by: Guest

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REGEX_1

REGEX_2

REGEX_3

REGEX_4

Suite status: <idle, ready to run>

Fastest: N/A

Slowest: N/A

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