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Comparing performance of:
AJAX vs Fetch
Created:
3 years ago
by:
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HTML Preparation code:
<script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.1.1/jquery.min.js"></script>
Script Preparation code:
function showResult(data) { console.log(data); } var newUrl = "https://www.googleapis.com/discovery/v1/apis";
Tests:
AJAX
$.ajax({ type: "GET", url: newUrl, success: showResult, data: null });
Fetch
fetch(newUrl) .then( function(response) { response.json().then(function(data) { showResult(data); }); } ) .catch(function(err) { console.log('Fetch Error :-S', err); });
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AJAX
Fetch
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Autogenerated LLM Summary
(model
llama3.2:3b
, generated one year ago):
Let's dive into the world of JavaScript microbenchmarks on MeasureThat.net. **Benchmark Overview** The benchmark measures the performance difference between two JavaScript approaches for making HTTP requests: `fetch` and `$.ajax`. The test aims to determine which approach is more efficient in terms of execution speed, device platform, operating system, and browser version. **Options Compared** Two options are compared: 1. **Fetch**: A modern JavaScript API introduced in 2015 as a part of ECMAScript 2015 (ES6). It provides an asynchronous way to make HTTP requests. 2. **$.ajax**: A jQuery wrapper for the XMLHttpRequest object, which is a built-in object in JavaScript for making HTTP requests. **Pros and Cons** **Fetch:** Pros: * More modern and widely adopted * Asynchronous, allowing for non-blocking I/O operations * Simplifies the process of making HTTP requests Cons: * May have higher overhead due to its asynchronous nature * Requires support from the browser (not all browsers support it) **$.ajax:** Pros: * Widely supported by older browsers and Internet Explorer * Provides a synchronous way to make HTTP requests, which can be beneficial for some use cases Cons: * Less modern and less widely adopted * Can block the execution of other code due to its synchronous nature **Other Considerations** When choosing between `fetch` and `$.ajax`, consider the following factors: * **Browser Support**: If you need to support older browsers, `$ .ajax` might be a better choice. However, if you can rely on modern browsers, `fetch` is likely a better option. * **Execution Speed**: `fetch` tends to perform faster due to its asynchronous nature and optimized implementation. * **Code Complexity**: `$.ajax` requires more code and setup compared to `fetch`, which can make it more difficult to maintain. **Library Used** In the benchmark, jQuery (specifically `$ .ajax`) is used as a library. jQuery is a popular JavaScript library that simplifies DOM manipulation and provides a wide range of functionality for working with HTML documents. **Special JS Features or Syntax** There are no special JavaScript features or syntax used in this benchmark that would require additional explanation. **Alternatives** If you're interested in exploring other alternatives, consider the following: * **XMLHttpRequest**: A built-in object in JavaScript for making HTTP requests. While not as modern as `fetch`, it provides similar functionality. * ** Axios**: A popular third-party library that wraps around `XMLHttpRequest` and provides a simpler API for making HTTP requests. These alternatives can be used to make HTTP requests, but they might have different performance characteristics and use cases compared to `fetch` and `$ .ajax`. In summary, the MeasureThat.net benchmark provides valuable insights into the performance difference between two JavaScript approaches for making HTTP requests. By understanding the pros and cons of each approach, developers can choose the best solution for their specific needs and use cases.
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