Benchmark: withLength - MeasureThat.net

Script Preparation code:

var data = Array.from(Array(100000).keys());

function loopWithLength(arr) {
  var length = arr.length;
  for (var i = 0; i < length; i++) {
    console.log(arr[i]);
  }
}

function loopWithoutLength(arr) {
  for (var i = 0; i < arr.length; i++) {
    console.log(arr[i]);
  }
}

Tests:

withLength
loopWithLength(data);
withoutLength
loopWithoutLength(data);

Rendered benchmark preparation results:

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withLength
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**Benchmark Definition JSON**

The provided JSON represents a benchmark definition for measuring the performance of two different loops in JavaScript. The script preparation code contains two functions, `loopWithLength` and `loopWithoutLength`, which are used to measure the performance of iterating over an array using both methods.

Here's what's being tested:

*   **`loopWithLength`**: This function takes an array as input and uses a variable `length` to store its length. It then iterates over the array using a `for` loop, with the loop variable `i` ranging from 0 to the `length` of the array. The function logs each element of the array to the console.
*   **`loopWithoutLength`**: This function also takes an array as input and uses the same approach as `loopWithLength`, but it avoids using a separate variable for the length by directly iterating over the `length` property of the array.

**Comparison Options**

The two loops being compared are:

1.  **Using a separate variable for the loop length (`loopWithLength`)**: This approach uses a variable to store the length of the array before the loop, which can be useful in certain scenarios where the array size needs to be used multiple times.
2.  **Iterating directly over the `length` property (`loopWithoutLength`)**: This approach avoids using an extra variable and is generally more concise.

**Pros and Cons**

*   **`loopWithLength`**:
    *   Pros:
        *   More readable, as it clearly shows the intention of using a separate variable for the loop length.
        *   Might be more efficient in some cases, depending on the specific use case.
    *   Cons:
        *   Uses an extra variable, which can lead to unnecessary computations and slightly increased memory usage.
*   **`loopWithoutLength`**:
    *   Pros:
        *   More concise and eliminates the need for an extra variable.
        *   Can be beneficial for small arrays or when memory is a concern.
    *   Cons:
        *   Less readable, as it directly uses the `length` property of the array.
        *   May lead to performance issues if the loop needs to access the length multiple times.

**Library and Special JS Features**

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*   `let`/`const` declarations
*   `async`/`await`
*   `Template literals`
*   `Arrow functions`

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Related benchmarks:

withLength (version: 0)

Comparing performance of: withLength vs withoutLength

Created: 7 years ago by: Guest

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withLength

withoutLength

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