Benchmark: zk test spread vs push

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spread operator
var params = [ "hello", true, 7 ]; var other = [...params, {id: 123} ]
Push
var other = [ 1, 2 ].push({id: 123});

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**What is being tested?**

The benchmark compares two approaches to concatenate arrays:

1. **Spread Operator (`...`)**: Introduced in ES6, this operator allows you to expand an array or other iterable by its elements.
2. **Traditional `concat()` method**: A built-in JavaScript function that combines two or more arrays.

**Options compared**

Two test cases are used to compare the performance of these two approaches:

1. **Test Case 1: Spread Operator (`"spread operator"`)**: Creates an array `params` with three elements and then uses the spread operator (`...`) to add another object with an `id` property.
2. **Test Case 2: Push (`"Push"`)**: Creates an array `[1, 2]`, pushes a new object with an `id` property onto it using the `push()` method.

**Pros and Cons of each approach**

**Spread Operator (`...`)**

Pros:

* Readability: The code is more concise and easier to understand.
* Flexibility: Allows for easy addition of new elements or iterables.

Cons:

* Performance: In some cases, the spread operator can be slower than using `concat()` due to the overhead of creating a new array.

**Traditional `concat()` method**

Pros:

* Performance: Can be faster in some cases since it avoids the overhead of creating a new array.

Cons:

* Readability: The code can be less concise and more verbose.
* Flexibility: Limited ability to easily add new elements or iterables.

**Other considerations**

* In modern JavaScript engines, both approaches are optimized for performance, making the difference often negligible. However, in older browsers or with limited resources, the spread operator might be slower.
* The spread operator is a powerful tool that allows for more expressive and efficient code, but it's essential to weigh its benefits against potential performance costs.

**Library usage**

There are no libraries mentioned in this benchmark, so we don't have any external dependencies affecting the test results.

**Special JS features or syntax**

The spread operator (`...`) is a modern JavaScript feature introduced in ES6. It allows you to expand an array or other iterable by its elements. This feature is widely supported in modern browsers and engines, but older versions might not execute it correctly.

**Alternatives**

Other alternatives for concatenating arrays include:

* `Array.prototype.concat()`: A built-in method that combines two or more arrays.
* Using a loop to append elements: `array.push(element1); array.push(element2);`

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spread operator

Push

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