Benchmark: Waiting - MeasureThat.net

Tests:

Class
class WaitingState { _loaders = [] get loaders() { return this._loaders } stop(loaderId) { this._loaders.splice(this._loaders.indexOf(loaderId), 1) } start(loaderId) { if (!this._loaders.includes(loaderId)) { this._loaders.push(loaderId) } return () => this.stop(loaderId) } isLoading(loaderId) { return this._loaders.includes(loaderId) } }; const $wait = new WaitingState(); console.log($wait.isLoading('plop')) $wait.start('plop'); console.log($wait.isLoading('plop')) $wait.stop('plop'); console.log($wait.isLoading('plop'))
Object
const waitState = []; const $wait = { start: (id) => { if (!waitState.includes(id)) { waitState.push(id) } return () => waitInstance.stop(id) }, stop: (id) => { if (waitState.includes(id)) { waitState.splice(waitState.indexOf(id), 1) } }, isLoading: (id) => { return waitState.includes(id) }, } console.log($wait.isLoading('plop')) $wait.start('plop'); console.log($wait.isLoading('plop')) $wait.stop('plop'); console.log($wait.isLoading('plop'))

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**Benchmark Overview**

The benchmark is designed to compare two approaches for implementing a simple waiting mechanism in JavaScript, which can be used to manage asynchronous loading of resources or data.

**Test Cases**

There are two test cases:

1. **Class**: This implementation uses a `WaitingState` class with methods like `start`, `stop`, and `isLoading`. The state object maintains an array of loaded IDs.
2. **Object**: This implementation uses an object with methods like `start`, `stop`, and `isLoading`. The state is managed by an array that stores the loaded IDs.

**Options Compared**

The two test cases compare the performance of using a class-based approach versus an object-based approach for implementing a waiting mechanism.

**Pros and Cons of Each Approach**

1. **Class-based approach (WaitingState)**:
	* Pros:
		+ Encapsulates state and behavior in a single unit.
		+ Can provide better encapsulation and readability.
	* Cons:
		+ May introduce overhead due to the creation of an object instance.
2. **Object-based approach**:
	* Pros:
		+ Lightweight and easy to create.
		+ Allows for flexible and dynamic state management.
	* Cons:
		+ May lead to tight coupling between methods, making it harder to maintain.

**Library Used**

There is no explicit library mentioned in the benchmark definition or test cases. However, the `Array` data structure is used in both implementations.

**Special JS Feature/Syntax**

None are explicitly mentioned, but note that ES6 classes and template literals (e.g., `class WaitingState { ... }`) were introduced around 2015-2017. This suggests that the benchmark may be testing compatibility with older browsers or versions of JavaScript.

**Other Alternatives**

Other approaches to implementing a waiting mechanism could include:

1. Using a library like **RxJS** or **Redux** for state management and reactive programming.
2. Utilizing a functional programming approach with closures and currying.
3. Implementing the waiting mechanism using callbacks or promises.

These alternatives might offer different performance characteristics, trade-offs in terms of code complexity, or additional features (like error handling).

The benchmark's focus on comparing class-based vs. object-based approaches makes it a great starting point for exploring these aspects of JavaScript programming and design patterns.

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Comparing performance of: Class vs Object

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Class

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