Benchmark: math max vs homemade

Script Preparation code:

function minVal(min, param){
 return param < min ? min : param;
}

Tests:

math max
Math.max(0, -0.2);
homemade
minVal(0, -0.2);

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**Benchmark Overview**

MeasureThat.net is testing two different approaches to finding the maximum value between two numbers: using the built-in `Math.max()` function in JavaScript, and implementing a custom function called `minVal()`. The goal of this benchmark is to compare the performance of these two methods on a simple mathematical operation.

**Options Compared**

There are only two options being compared:

1. **Built-in `Math.max()` function**: This is a built-in JavaScript function that returns the largest of zero or more numbers.
2. **Custom `minVal()` function**: This is a custom function implemented by the benchmark creator to achieve the same result as `Math.max()`, but with a different implementation.

**Pros and Cons**

Here are some pros and cons of each approach:

**Built-in `Math.max()` function:**

Pros:

* Widespread adoption and optimization in JavaScript engines
* Simple and concise implementation

Cons:

* May not be the best performer for very small inputs or specific use cases
* Can be slower than custom implementations due to overhead from built-in functions

**Custom `minVal()` function:**

Pros:

* Can be optimized specifically for the use case, potentially leading to better performance
* More control over the implementation details

Cons:

* Requires more code and expertise to implement correctly
* May not be as widely adopted or optimized in JavaScript engines

In this benchmark, it appears that the custom `minVal()` function is performing slightly better than the built-in `Math.max()` function.

**Library Usage**

There are no libraries being used in this benchmark. The only library-like functionality is the `minVal()` function implemented by the benchmark creator.

**Special JS Features or Syntax**

None of the test cases use any special JavaScript features or syntax that would require additional explanation.

**Other Alternatives**

If you're interested in exploring alternative approaches, here are a few options:

1. **Using `Math.min()`**: Instead of finding the maximum value, what if we were to find the minimum value? This could lead to an interesting comparison with the custom `minVal()` function.
2. **Using a different mathematical operation**: What if we were to use a different mathematical operation, such as exponentiation or multiplication, instead of finding the maximum value?
3. **Adding more test cases**: Adding more test cases could help identify any biases in the benchmark results and provide a more comprehensive picture of the performance characteristics of both approaches.

Overall, this benchmark provides an interesting comparison between two simple but fundamental JavaScript operations: using built-in functions versus implementing custom logic.

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