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from vs map
(version: 0)
Comparing performance of:
Map vs From
Created:
3 years ago
by:
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Tests:
Map
const array = [...Array(10)].map((_, i) => i*i)
From
const array = Array.from({ length: 10 }, (_, i) => i*i)
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Map
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Autogenerated LLM Summary
(model
llama3.2:3b
, generated one year ago):
Let's dive into the benchmarking test. **What is being tested?** The provided JSON represents two JavaScript microbenchmarks: `from vs map`. The benchmarks compare the performance of using `Array.from()` and the `map()` method to create an array from a given length. **Options compared:** Two options are being compared: 1. **`Array.from()`**: This method creates a new array by iteratively mapping over a specified number of iterations. 2. **`map()`**: This method applies a provided function to each element in an existing array, returning a new array with the results. **Pros and Cons:** * **`Array.from()`**: Pros: + Can create arrays from any iterable (e.g., numbers, strings, sets). + More flexible than `map()`. Cons: + Might be slower due to the creation of an intermediate array. * **`map()`**: Pros: + Faster, as it doesn't require creating an additional array. Cons: + Only works on existing arrays. **Other considerations:** Both methods have their trade-offs. If you need to create an array from a specific length or a custom iterable, `Array.from()` is more suitable. However, if performance is critical and you're working with an existing array, `map()` might be the better choice. **Libraries and special features:** Neither `Array.from()` nor `map()` rely on any external libraries or special JavaScript features (like async/await, Promises, or Web Workers). **Benchmark preparation code:** The benchmark preparation code is empty, which means that the microbenchmark already includes the necessary setup for execution. Now, let's analyze the latest benchmark results: **Latest benchmark results:** Two test cases are reported, with their corresponding `ExecutionsPerSecond` values: 1. **`Map`**: 5183518.0 executions per second. 2. **`From`**: 10452441.0 executions per second. These results suggest that `Array.from()` is significantly faster than using the `map()` method in this specific benchmark case. However, it's essential to note that these results might not be representative of all scenarios and edge cases. **Other alternatives:** If you're interested in exploring alternative approaches, consider the following: * Using `fill()`: Instead of `Array.from()` or `map()`, you can use the `fill()` method to create an array from a given length. However, this approach requires passing the initial value and length as arguments. * Using Web Workers: If performance is critical and you're working with large datasets, consider using Web Workers to offload computations to separate threads. Keep in mind that these alternatives might introduce additional overhead or complexities, so it's essential to weigh their benefits against your specific use case.
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