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Array.sort vs Math.min 1
(version: 0)
Comparing performance of:
Array.sort vs Math min and max
Created:
2 years ago
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Script Preparation code:
var arr = Array.from({length: 100000}).fill(Math.random())
Tests:
Array.sort
var a = arr.sort(); var min = a[0];
Math min and max
var min = Math.min([...arr]);
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Array.sort
Math min and max
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(Test run date:
2 years ago
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Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; Intel Mac OS X 10_15_7) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/17.1.2 Safari/605.1.15
Browser/OS:
Safari 17 on Mac OS X 10.15.7
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Math min and max
467/s
Array.sort
59/s
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Math min and max
467 Ops/sec
Array.sort
59 Ops/sec
Autogenerated LLM Summary
(model
llama3.2:3b
, generated one year ago):
Let's break down the provided JSON benchmark definition and explain what's being tested. **Benchmark Definition** The website is testing two different approaches to find the minimum value in an array: `Array.sort()` vs `Math.min()`. The benchmark is designed to measure which approach is faster. **Options Compared** There are only two options compared: 1. **Array.sort()**: This method sorts the entire array in ascending order and returns a new sorted array. In this case, the minimum value is assumed to be the first element of the sorted array. 2. **Math.min()**: This built-in JavaScript function takes an array (or multiple arrays) as an argument and returns the smallest of their values. **Pros and Cons** * **Array.sort()**: + Pros: Easy to implement, works with any data type that can be compared (numbers, strings, etc.). + Cons: Sorts the entire array, which may not be necessary if only the minimum value is needed. Can be slower for large arrays due to the overhead of sorting. * **Math.min()**: + Pros: Specifically designed for finding the minimum value in an array, which makes it more efficient than Array.sort(). + Cons: Only works with numeric values (numbers and integers). If the array contains non-numeric values, Math.min() will return NaN (Not a Number). **Other Considerations** * In modern JavaScript engines, **Array.prototype.reduce()`** could be used instead of `Math.min()`, as it provides more flexibility and can handle arrays with multiple minimum values. * The benchmark does not consider the use of **setImmediate()` or **setTimeout()`**, which can be used to optimize performance-critical code. **Library and Syntax** There are no libraries being used in this benchmark. However, if you're interested in using a library for similar benchmarks, some popular options include: * Lodash: Provides various utility functions, including `Math.min()`. * Array.prototype.reduce(): A built-in JavaScript method that can be used to find the minimum value in an array. Now, let's talk about special JS features or syntax. There are none mentioned in this benchmark. **Alternatives** If you want to create a similar benchmark, here are some alternatives: * Compare `Array.prototype.map()` vs `forEach()` * Compare `String.prototype.split()` vs `Regex.exec()` * Compare `Array.prototype.find()` vs `filter()`
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