Benchmark: dayjs vs luxon currentDate

HTML Preparation code:

<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/dayjs@1.11.11/dayjs.min.js"></script>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/dayjs@1.11.11/plugin/timezone.js"></script>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/dayjs@1.11.11/plugin/utc.js"></script>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/luxon@1.28.0/build/global/luxon.min.js"></script>

Script Preparation code:

dayjs.extend(window.dayjs_plugin_utc)
dayjs.extend(window.dayjs_plugin_timezone)

window.__timezone__ = 'Europe/Warsaw';
window.__luxon__ = luxon;
window.__dayjs__ = dayjs;

Tests:

luxon
__luxon__.DateTime.now().setZone(__timezone__);
dayjs
__dayjs__().tz(__timezone__);

Rendered benchmark preparation results:

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Previous results

Test case name	Result
luxon
dayjs

Fastest: N/A

Slowest: N/A

Latest run results:

Run details: (Test run date: 18 hours ago)

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Browser/OS: Firefox 137 on Mac OS X 10.15

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Test name	Executions per second
luxon	309502.1 Ops/sec
dayjs	24637.1 Ops/sec

Autogenerated LLM Summary (model llama3.2:3b, generated 6 months ago):

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Let's dive into the world of JavaScript microbenchmarks.

**What is being tested?**

The provided JSON represents a benchmark test case that compares the performance of two date and time libraries: dayjs and luxon. The test case measures the execution time of setting the timezone for each library.

**Options compared:**

1. **luxon**: A modern JavaScript library for working with dates, times, and dates/times in various formats.
2. **dayjs**: A popular lightweight JavaScript date library that provides a simple and intuitive API for date-related operations.

The test case measures the execution time of setting the timezone using each library's `DateTime.now().setZone(__timezone__)` (luxon) or `tz(__timezone__)` (dayjs) method.

**Pros and Cons:**

1. **Luxon**:
	* Pros:
		+ Modern, actively maintained, and well-documented.
		+ Provides a wide range of features for date and time manipulation.
		+ Supports various formats and input types.
	* Cons:
		+ May have a steeper learning curve due to its feature-rich API.
2. **Dayjs**:
	* Pros:
		+ Lightweight, making it suitable for resource-constrained environments.
		+ Simple, intuitive API that's easy to learn.
		+ Extensive plugin ecosystem (e.g., timezone and UTC plugins).
	* Cons:
		+ May require additional setup for timezone management.
		+ Less modern and actively maintained compared to luxon.

**Library usage:**

1. **Luxon**: The `luxon` library is used in its entirety, providing a comprehensive set of date and time utilities.
2. **Dayjs**: Dayjs is extended with two plugins (`timezone.js` and `utc.js`) that provide timezone management functionality.

**Special JS feature or syntax:**

There is no specific JavaScript feature or syntax being tested in this benchmark.

**Alternative libraries:**

Some alternative date and time libraries to consider include:

1. **Moment.js**: A widely used, feature-rich library for working with dates and times.
2. **Date-fns**: A lightweight, modern library that provides a set of utility functions for working with dates.
3. **Date.js**: Another popular lightweight library for date-related operations.

When choosing a date and time library, consider factors like performance, ease of use, feature set, and compatibility with your project's requirements.

In summary, this benchmark test case compares the performance of luxon and dayjs in setting timezone values. Luxon is a modern, feature-rich library that provides a comprehensive set of date and time utilities, while dayjs is a lightweight, simple library with an extensive plugin ecosystem. The choice between these libraries depends on your specific needs and priorities.

Related benchmarks:

dayjs vs luxon currentDate (version: 0)

Comparing performance of: luxon vs dayjs

Created: 11 months ago by: Guest

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luxon

dayjs

Suite status: <idle, ready to run>

Experimental features:

Fastest: N/A

Slowest: N/A

Autogenerated LLM Summary (model llama3.2:3b, generated 6 months ago):