Benchmark: Array.from vs Spread Performance

Tests:

Array.from
var fooSet = new Set(); for(var i=0;i<100000;i++) { fooSet.add(i); } var other = Array.from(fooSet);
Spread
var fooSet = new Set(); for(var i=0;i<100000;i++) { fooSet.add(i); } var other = [...fooSet];

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Spread

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**Benchmark Definition**

The benchmark is defined as `Array.from vs Spread Performance`, which compares the performance of two approaches: using `Array.from()` and using the spread operator (`...`).

**Options Compared**

Two options are compared:

1. **Using `Array.from()`**: This method creates a new array from an iterable (in this case, a Set) by iterating over its values.
2. **Using the Spread Operator (`...`)**: This method creates a new array from an iterable (in this case, a Set) by creating a shallow copy of its values.

**Pros and Cons**

* **Array.from()**:
	+ Pros:
		- More explicit and readable code
	+ Cons:
		- May incur additional overhead due to the iteration process
	- However, in modern JavaScript engines, this overhead is typically negligible.
* **Spread Operator (`...`)**:
	+ Pros:
		- Concise and concise code
		- Creates a new array without explicitly iterating over values
	+ Cons:
		- May be less explicit and readable for those unfamiliar with the spread operator
		- Can lead to slightly slower performance due to the copy operation

**Library Used**

In this benchmark, no external libraries are used. However, it's worth noting that both `Array.from()` and the spread operator work by leveraging built-in JavaScript features.

**Special JS Feature/Syntax**

There is no special JavaScript feature or syntax being tested in this benchmark. Both approaches rely on standard JavaScript constructs (sets, arrays, iteration).

**Other Alternatives**

If you're interested in exploring alternative approaches for creating arrays from iterables, here are a few options:

1. **`map()`**: You can use the `map()` method to create an array from an iterable.
2. **`reduce()`**: Alternatively, you can use the `reduce()` method to accumulate values into an array.

Example:
```javascript
var array = [...new Set([1, 2, 3, 4, 5])];
// or
var array = Array.prototype.map.call(new Set([1, 2, 3, 4, 5]), x => x);
```
Keep in mind that these alternatives may have slightly different performance characteristics compared to `Array.from()` and the spread operator.

**Benchmark Results**

The latest benchmark results show that the spread operator (`...`) performs slightly better than `Array.from()`, with an average execution rate of approximately 67.55 executions per second (Spread) vs. 66.45 executions per second (Array.from()). However, these performance differences are typically negligible and should not impact the overall performance of your application.

In summary, this benchmark provides a simple comparison between two approaches for creating arrays from iterables in JavaScript. While there may be slight performance differences between `Array.from()` and the spread operator, both methods have their pros and cons and can be used depending on the specific use case.

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