Benchmark: test 1 - MeasureThat.net

HTML Preparation code:

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://ajax.aspnetcdn.com/ajax/jQuery/jquery-3.1.0.min.js"></script>
<div id="testElement"></div>

Tests:

test 1
$(window); $(window);
test 2
var p = $(window); p; p;

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**What is being tested?**

MeasureThat.net is a platform for creating and running JavaScript microbenchmarks. The provided JSON represents two test cases, each with a unique approach to testing a specific aspect of JavaScript performance. In this case, we're comparing the performance of two approaches:

1. **Window object access**: Both test cases attempt to access the `window` object, which is a fundamental concept in JavaScript.
2. **Variable assignment and usage**: The second test case introduces variable assignment (`var p = ...`) and usage (`p;`).

**Options compared**

The two test cases differ in their approach to accessing and manipulating the `window` object:

1. **Test 1: $(window)**: This approach uses a jQuery-like syntax (`$(window)`) to access the `window` object. This method is commonly used in browser environments, where jQuery or other libraries provide an easy way to manipulate the DOM.
2. **Test 2: var p = window;**: In this test case, a variable `p` is assigned the value of the `window` object using the `var` keyword. The subsequent lines (`p;` and `p;`) demonstrate simple variable usage.

**Pros and cons of each approach**

1. **Test 1: $(window)**
	* Pros:
		+ Easy to read and write, especially in a jQuery-heavy environment.
		+ May be faster due to optimized library functions.
	* Cons:
		+ Requires the presence of jQuery or another library, which can add overhead.
		+ Might not be suitable for environments without these libraries.
2. **Test 2: var p = window;**
	* Pros:
		+ Lightweight and easy to understand.
		+ No external dependencies required.
	* Cons:
		+ May require more manual memory management, which can impact performance.
		+ Less readable than the jQuery-like syntax.

**Other considerations**

When running these benchmarks, consider the following:

1. **Browser environment**: Both test cases are likely to behave similarly in most modern browsers, but differences may arise due to specific browser implementations or extensions.
2. **Library dependencies**: Test 1 relies on jQuery or a similar library, which can impact performance. Make sure to test with and without these libraries to isolate the effect of the `$(window)` syntax.
3. **Variable usage patterns**: The simple variable assignments (`p;`) in Test 2 might be more representative of real-world scenarios, where variables are frequently accessed and manipulated.

**Library usage**

In this benchmark, jQuery is used as a library to provide the `$` function, which allows for easy access to the `window` object. Other libraries might have similar functionality or different syntaxes for accessing the global object.

**Special JS features/syntax**

None of the provided benchmarks involve special JavaScript features or syntax that require additional explanation.

Related benchmarks:

test 1 (version: 0)

Comparing performance of: test 1 vs test 2

Created: 9 years ago by: Guest

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test 1

test 2

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