Benchmark: Array.prototype.slice vs spread operator 2

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Array.prototype.slice
var params = [ "hello", true, 7 ]; var other = Array.prototype.slice.call(params);
spread operator
var params = [ "hello", true, 7 ] var other = [ ...params ]

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Let's break down the provided benchmark and explain what's being tested.

**What is being tested?**

The test compares two approaches to create an array from an existing one:

1. **Array.prototype.slice() method**: This method creates a shallow copy of a specified portion of an array. It takes two arguments: `start` and `end`, which define the range of elements to include in the new array.
2. **New ES6 spread operator** (also known as the rest/spread syntax): This is a shorthand way to create a new array from an existing one by using the `[...]` syntax followed by the expression that should be expanded into an array.

**Options compared**

The test compares these two approaches:

* **Array.prototype.slice() method**: A traditional, widely supported method for creating an array slice.
* **New ES6 spread operator**: A newer, more concise way to create an array from an existing one, introduced in ECMAScript 2015 (ES6).

**Pros and cons of each approach**

* **Array.prototype.slice() method**:
	+ Pros:
		- Widely supported across different browsers and versions.
		- Easy to use and understand for developers familiar with the method.
	+ Cons:
		- Can be slower than the spread operator due to the additional overhead of function calls.
		- May require more code to achieve the same result (e.g., `Array.prototype.slice.call()`).
* **New ES6 spread operator**:
	+ Pros:
		- More concise and readable, especially for creating simple array slices.
		- Often faster than the slice method due to its optimized implementation.
	+ Cons:
		- Less widely supported across older browsers and versions (although support has improved over time).
		- May require more knowledge of modern JavaScript syntax and features.

**Library usage**

There is no explicit library mentioned in the benchmark, but it's worth noting that some implementations of the spread operator may rely on underlying libraries or frameworks to provide additional functionality or optimizations. However, the core syntax itself does not require any external dependencies.

**Special JS feature or syntax**

The benchmark uses a special JavaScript feature known as **rest/spread syntax**, which was introduced in ECMAScript 2015 (ES6). This syntax allows for more concise and expressive ways to create arrays from existing ones. The spread operator (`[...]`) is used to expand an expression into an array, whereas the `...` syntax is used to "spread" elements into a new array.

**Other alternatives**

If you need to achieve similar results without using the spread operator or slice method, some alternative approaches include:

* Using `Array.from()` and passing an iterable (e.g., an array or string) as an argument.
* Implementing your own custom function for creating an array from an existing one.

Keep in mind that these alternatives may not be as efficient or concise as the spread operator or slice method, depending on the specific use case and requirements.

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Array.prototype.slice

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