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Comparing performance of:
startswith vs indexof vs regex
Created:
2 years ago
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Script Preparation code:
var url = "https://normalsozluk.com/b/normal-sozluk-yazarlarindan-ingilizce-mizah-paylasimlari--262427?page=40"; var match = "https://normalsozluk.com/b/"; var startswith = 0; var indexof = 0; var regex = 0;
Tests:
startswith
for (let i = 0; i < 10000; ++i) { if (url.startsWith(match)) { ++startswith; } }
indexof
for (let i = 0; i < 10000; ++i) { if (url.indexOf(match) != -1) { ++indexof; } }
regex
for (let i = 0; i < 10000; ++i) { if (/^https:\/\/normalsozluk\.com\/b\//.test(match)) { ++regex; } }
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startswith
indexof
regex
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Autogenerated LLM Summary
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llama3.2:3b
, generated one year ago):
**Overview of the Benchmark** The provided JSON represents a JavaScript microbenchmark created on MeasureThat.net. The benchmark compares the execution performance of three different approaches to check if a given string starts with a specific substring. **Approaches Compared** 1. **`startsWith` method**: This approach uses the `startsWith()` method, which is a built-in JavaScript method that checks if a string starts with another string. 2. **`indexOf` method with `!= -1` condition**: This approach uses the `indexOf()` method to find the index of the first occurrence of the substring in the original string. If the index is not -1 (indicating no match), it increments the counter. 3. **Regular expression (`regex`) test**: This approach uses a regular expression to match the substring at the beginning of the string. **Pros and Cons of Each Approach** * **`startsWith` method**: + Pros: Simple, efficient, and widely supported. + Cons: May not be as flexible as other approaches for certain use cases. * **`indexOf` method with `!= -1` condition**: + Pros: Can handle substrings at any position in the string. + Cons: May be slower than the `startsWith` method due to the additional lookup. * **Regular expression (`regex`) test**: + Pros: Highly flexible, can match complex patterns, and efficient for large strings. + Cons: Requires knowledge of regular expressions, which can add complexity. **Library Used** In this benchmark, none of the approaches use a specific JavaScript library. However, it's worth noting that if you were to implement the regular expression test using a library like `regex-escape` or `regex-test`, it could provide additional features and performance optimizations. **Special JS Feature/Syntax** None of the approaches in this benchmark rely on any special JavaScript features or syntax beyond the standard ECMAScript syntax. The `startsWith` method is a built-in function, while the `indexOf` method with the `!= -1` condition uses the standard `indexOf()` method without any additional libraries. **Alternative Approaches** Other alternative approaches to check if a string starts with a specific substring could include: * Using a lookup table or precomputed values for common substrings. * Utilizing a library like `fast-string-starts` which provides an optimized implementation of the `startsWith` method. * Implementing a custom solution using bitwise operations, which can be more efficient than the built-in methods. Keep in mind that the choice of approach depends on the specific requirements and constraints of your use case.
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