Benchmark: js length vs cached length!!

Script Preparation code:

var i = 0, count = 30000, a, b;
var arr = []

for (i = 0; i < count; i++) {
  if (Math.random() > 0.5) {
    arr.push(i * i);
  }
}

Tests:

Map 1
for (i = 0; i < arr.length; i++) { a = arr[i]; }
Map 2
arrLength = arr.length for (i = 0; i < arrLength; i++) { b = arr[i]; }

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Map 1
Map 2

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**Benchmark Explanation**

The provided benchmark is designed to measure the performance of two approaches in JavaScript: using the `length` property of an array (`arr.length`) versus caching the length of an array and reusing it inside a loop.

In the first approach, "Map 1", the code uses `for (i = 0; i < arr.length; i++) { ... }`, which means that for each iteration, the length of the array is looked up again. This can lead to slower performance because looking up the length of an array is a relatively expensive operation.

In the second approach, "Map 2", the code uses `arrLength = arr.length` to cache the length of the array once, and then reuses this cached value inside the loop (`for (i = 0; i < arrLength; i++) { ... }`). This approach avoids the repeated lookup of the array length, which can significantly improve performance.

**Options Comparison**

There are two options being compared in this benchmark:

1. **Using `length` property**: This approach involves looking up the length of the array for each iteration of the loop.
	* Pros:
		+ Simple and easy to understand.
	* Cons:
		+ Can be slower due to repeated lookup of the array length.
2. **Caching the length**: This approach involves caching the length of the array once and reusing it inside the loop.
	* Pros:
		+ Avoids repeated lookup of the array length, leading to improved performance.
	* Cons:
		+ Requires an additional line of code to cache the length.

**Library and Special Features**

In this benchmark, there is no explicit mention of any libraries or special JavaScript features being used. However, it's worth noting that modern JavaScript engines like V8 (used by Chrome) have optimized array operations, including array length lookup, which can affect performance.

**Other Considerations**

When writing similar benchmarks, consider the following:

* Use a large enough dataset to ensure accurate results.
* Make sure the benchmarking code is as simple and focused on the specific question being asked.
* Use a consistent naming convention for variables and functions to make the code easier to read and understand.
* Avoid using complex or expensive operations in the benchmarking code.

**Alternatives**

If you're looking for alternative approaches to caching array length, consider:

1. **Using `at()` method**: Some modern browsers support the `at()` method, which allows you to access an element at a specific index without having to iterate through the entire array.
2. **Using a loop with a counter variable**: Instead of using `arr.length`, you could use a counter variable (`i`) and increment it inside the loop.
3. **Using an iterator or for...of loop**: These loops can provide better performance by avoiding the need to look up the length of the array.

Keep in mind that these alternatives may not be suitable for all use cases, and the choice of approach depends on the specific requirements of your project.

Related benchmarks:

js length vs cached length!! (version: 1)

js length vs cached length

Comparing performance of: Map 1 vs Map 2

Created: 2 years ago by: Registered User

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Map 1

Map 2

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