Benchmark: Array.prototype.concat vs spread operator 4

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Array.prototype.concat
var params = [ "hello", true, 7 ]; var other = [ 1, 2 ].concat(params);
spread operator
var params = [ "hello", true, 7 ] var other = [ 1, 2, ...params ]

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Let's break down the provided benchmark and explain what's being tested, compared options, pros and cons of each approach, and other considerations.

**What is being tested?**

The benchmark compares two ways to merge arrays in JavaScript: using the traditional `Array.prototype.concat()` method versus the new ES6 spread operator (`...`).

**Options being compared**

1. **Traditional `Array.prototype.concat()` method**: This method takes an array (or arrays) as an argument and returns a new array with all elements from the original array(s).
2. **ES6 spread operator (`...`)**: This operator is used to expand an iterable (like an array or object) into individual arguments.

**Pros and Cons of each approach**

1. **Traditional `Array.prototype.concat()` method**:
	* Pros:
		+ Well-established, widely supported, and easy to understand.
	* Cons:
		+ Can be slower due to the creation of a new array and the overhead of calling a method on an existing array.
2. **ES6 spread operator (`...`)**:
	* Pros:
		+ Efficient and concise, as it only creates a new array with the spread elements.
	* Cons:
		+ May not be supported by older browsers or versions of JavaScript (although this is unlikely to be a concern for modern web development).
		+ Can lead to unexpected behavior if not used correctly.

**Other considerations**

When using the ES6 spread operator, it's essential to note that:

* The spread operator can take any iterable as an argument (not just arrays), which can lead to unexpected behavior if not handled properly.
* Some browsers may have quirks or bugs when handling spread operators, so it's crucial to test thoroughly.

**Library usage**

There is no library used in this benchmark. However, it's worth noting that some libraries like Lodash provide alternative methods for merging arrays, which might be interesting to include in a future benchmark.

**Special JS feature or syntax**

The benchmark uses the ES6 spread operator (`...`), which was introduced in ECMAScript 2015 (ES6). This allows developers to write more concise code and take advantage of modern JavaScript features.

**Alternative approaches**

Other ways to merge arrays in JavaScript include:

* Using the `Array.prototype.push()` method with multiple arguments: `arr.push(...params)`.
* Using a loop to concatenate elements: `var arr = []; for (var i = 0; i < params.length; i++) { arr.push(params[i]); }`.
* Using a library like Lodash, which provides a more functional approach to merging arrays (`_.concat()` or `_.spread()`).

These alternative approaches might be worth exploring in future benchmarks to provide a comprehensive comparison of different methods for merging arrays.

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Array.prototype.concat

spread operator

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