Benchmark: js zero - MeasureThat.net

Tests:

0
let a; for (let i = 0; i < 1000000; i++) { a = 0 }
+![]
let a; for (let i = 0; i < 1000000; i++) { a = +![]; }

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0
+![]

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Slowest: N/A

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**Benchmark Overview**

MeasureThat.net is a platform for creating and running JavaScript microbenchmarks. The website provides a JSON representation of the benchmark, which defines the test cases, script preparation code, HTML preparation code, and other settings.

In this specific case, we have a simple benchmark with two individual test cases: "0" and "+![]". There's no description provided for the benchmark, so we'll focus on understanding the individual test cases.

**Test Case 1: "0"**

This test case consists of a single line of code:
```javascript
for (let i = 0; i < 1000000; i++) {
  a = 0;
}
```
Let's break down what's happening here:

* The `for` loop iterates from 0 to 999,999.
* Inside the loop, the variable `a` is assigned the value 0.

The purpose of this test case is to measure the performance of assigning a value to a variable. In modern JavaScript, this operation should be very fast, but MeasureThat.net wants to verify that.

**Test Case 2: "+![]"**

This test case consists of another single line of code:
```javascript
for (let i = 0; i < 1000000; i++) {
  a = +![];
}
```
At first glance, this code seems innocuous. However, the `+` operator has a special meaning in JavaScript when used with an array expression like `[]`. The `+` operator can be used to create a new array by concatenating two arrays.

In this case, `![]` creates a new array `[ ]`, and then the `+` operator is used to concatenate another empty array `[]`. This results in an array of length 1: `[[ ]]`.

The purpose of this test case is to measure the performance of creating an array using the `+` operator with an array expression.

**Options Compared**

In both test cases, the same loop iterates from 0 to 999,999. The difference lies in what happens inside the loop:

* In Test Case 1 ("0"), a simple assignment operation is performed.
* In Test Case 2 (+![]), an array creation operation using the `+` operator with an array expression is performed.

**Pros and Cons**

Here are some pros and cons of each approach:

* **Test Case 1 ("0")**: Pros:
	+ Fast execution
	+ Simple assignment operation
Cons:
	+ May not capture nuances in JavaScript's behavior
* **Test Case 2 (+![])**: Pros:
	+ More comprehensive test of array creation
	+ Can help identify issues with `+` operator usage with arrays
Cons:
	+ Slower execution due to array creation overhead

**Library and Special JS Features**

There are no libraries mentioned in this benchmark, but we do see the use of the `![]` syntax. In modern JavaScript, `![]` is a common idiom for creating an empty array.

**Other Considerations**

MeasureThat.net's benchmarking approach aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of JavaScript's performance characteristics. By including test cases like "+![]", the platform can help identify potential issues with array creation and other operations.

If you're interested in exploring alternative benchmarks or testing approaches, here are some options:

* **Benchmarking frameworks**: There are several benchmarking frameworks available for Node.js, such as BenchmarkJS or Benchmark.
* **Microbenchmarking libraries**: Libraries like BenchmarkKit or Fastbench provide a more structured approach to microbenchmarking.
* **WebAssembly (WASM) benchmarks**: If you're interested in exploring WASM-based benchmarks, there are tools like Wasmer or Wasm- benchmark that can help.

Related benchmarks:

js zero (version: 0)

Comparing performance of: 0 vs +![]

Created: 3 years ago by: Guest

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0

+![]

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Slowest: N/A

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