Benchmark: tertiary vs negate2

Script Preparation code:

var obj = {
  titlePlural:"red"
}
var obj2 ={
  title:"red"
}

Tests:

Tertiary
let title2 = obj2.titlePlural ? obj2.titlePlural : obj2.title
Or
let title2 = obj2.titlePlural ||obj2.title

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Test case name	Result
Tertiary
Or

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Slowest: N/A

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Let's break down the benchmark and explain what's being tested, compared, and considered.

**Benchmark Overview**

The benchmark is comparing two approaches to handling optional properties in JavaScript:

1. Tertiary (or "Ternary")
2. Or (using the logical OR operator)

The test case uses a simple object with `titlePlural` and `title` properties. The goal is to determine which approach provides better performance.

**Tertiary Approach**

The Tertiary approach uses a ternary operator (`?:`) to concisely express the conditional logic:
```javascript
let title2 = obj2.titlePlural ? obj2.titlePlural : obj2.title;
```
This syntax is equivalent to a longer if-else statement:
```javascript
if (obj2.titlePlural) {
  title2 = obj2.titlePlural;
} else {
  title2 = obj2.title;
}
```
**Or Approach**

The Or approach uses the logical OR operator (`||`) to express the conditional logic:
```javascript
let title2 = obj2.titlePlural || obj2.title;
```
This syntax is equivalent to a longer if-else statement:
```javascript
if (obj2.titlePlural) {
  title2 = obj2.titlePlural;
} else {
  title2 = obj2.title;
}
```

**Pros and Cons**

**Tertiary Approach:**

Pros:

* Concise and readable syntax
* Easy to understand for developers familiar with ternary operators

Cons:

* May be less efficient due to the extra operator (`?:`)
* Requires support for the ternary operator syntax (not all browsers)

**Or Approach:**

Pros:

* Efficient, as it uses a single logical operation
* Works in most browsers that support JavaScript

Cons:

* Less readable and may require more effort to understand for developers unfamiliar with logical OR operators
* May be less intuitive for some readers due to the unusual syntax

**Other Considerations**

When choosing between these approaches, consider the following factors:

* Performance: The Or approach might provide a slight performance boost due to its efficiency.
* Code readability and maintainability: Tertiary might be more readable and easier to understand for developers familiar with ternary operators.
* Browser support: Make sure both approaches work in your target browsers.

**Library Usage**

There is no explicit library usage mentioned in the benchmark definition. However, some JavaScript engines (like V8) provide additional features or optimizations that might affect performance. In this case, it's likely that the differences are due to the specific JavaScript engine and its implementation of the ternary operator and logical OR operators.

**Special JS Features**

This benchmark does not use any special JavaScript features or syntax beyond what is commonly supported by most browsers. If you're interested in exploring more advanced features, consider looking into topics like async/await, Promises, or modern ES6+ features.

Related benchmarks:

tertiary vs negate2 (version: 0)

Comparing performance of: Tertiary vs Or

Created: 7 years ago by: Guest

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Tertiary

Or

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Slowest: N/A

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