Benchmark: 31231331c13 - MeasureThat.net

Tests:

Array.prototype.concat
var params = [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, {a: 1}, {b:2, v:4},4,2 ]; var other = [ {c: 54} ].concat(params);
spread operator
var params = [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, {a: 1}, {b:2, v:4},4,2 ]; var other = [ 1, ...params ]

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Array.prototype.concat
spread operator

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**Benchmark Definition**
The benchmark is defined by two test cases: `Array.prototype.concat` and `spread operator`. The benchmark compares the performance of using the traditional `concat()` method to merge arrays with the new ES6 spread operator (`...`) in JavaScript.

**Options Compared**

1. **Traditional `concat()` Method**: This approach uses the `concat()` method, which creates a new array by merging two or more arrays.
```javascript
var other = [ {c: 54} ].concat(params);
```
2. **ES6 Spread Operator (`...`)**: This approach uses the spread operator to create a new array by spreading the elements of another array.

**Pros and Cons**

1. **Traditional `concat()` Method**:
	* Pros:
		+ Wide support across browsers and versions.
		+ Often used in legacy codebases or when compatibility is crucial.
	* Cons:
		+ Creates a new array, which can lead to performance overhead.
2. **ES6 Spread Operator (`...`)**:
	* Pros:
		+ More concise and expressive way of merging arrays.
		+ Generally faster than `concat()` since it avoids creating an intermediate array.
	* Cons:
		+ May not work as expected in older browsers or versions.

**Library Used**
In both test cases, no external libraries are used. The benchmark focuses solely on the built-in JavaScript features being compared.

**Special JS Feature/Syntax (None)**
There is no special JavaScript feature or syntax being tested beyond the spread operator and `concat()` method.

**Other Alternatives**

1. **Array.prototype.push()**: Another way to merge arrays by using `push()` instead of `concat()`.
```javascript
var other = [ {c: 54} ];
other.push(...params);
```
2. **Array.prototype.set()**: A newer alternative (introduced in ECMAScript 2021) that merges arrays without creating a new one.
```javascript
var other = [ {c: 54} ].set(0, ...params);
```
However, this method is not widely supported yet.

**Benchmark Preparation Code and HTML Preparation Code**
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Now you should have a good understanding of what's being tested in this benchmark and how it compares different approaches to merging arrays in JavaScript.

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31231331c13 (version: 0)

Compare the new ES6 spread operator with the traditional concat() method

Comparing performance of: Array.prototype.concat vs spread operator

Created: 3 years ago by: Guest

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Array.prototype.concat

spread operator

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