Benchmark: JavaScript spread operator vs Object.assign performance 2203

Tests:

Using the spread operator
const firstObject = { sampleData: 'Hello world' } const secondObject = { moreData: 'foo bar' } const finalObject = { ...firstObject, ...secondObject };
Using Object.assign
const firstObject = { sampleData: 'Hello world' } const secondObject = { moreData: 'foo bar' } const finalObject = Object.assign({}, firstObject, secondObject);

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The provided JSON represents a JavaScript microbenchmark test case on MeasureThat.net. The purpose of this benchmark is to compare the performance of two approaches: using the spread operator (also known as the rest-spread syntax) and using `Object.assign()`.

**What are being compared?**

Two different methods for merging two objects in JavaScript:

1. **Using the spread operator (`...`)**:
```javascript
const finalObject = { ...firstObject, ...secondObject };
```
This approach uses the spread operator to merge the properties of `firstObject` and `secondObject`. The resulting object is created by spreading the key-value pairs from both objects into a new object.

2. **Using `Object.assign()`**:
```javascript
const finalObject = Object.assign({}, firstObject, secondObject);
```
This approach uses the `Object.assign()` method to create a new object and assigns the properties of `firstObject` and `secondObject` to it.

**Pros and Cons**

**Using the spread operator:**

Pros:

* More concise and readable code
* Easier to understand for developers familiar with the syntax

Cons:

* May not be supported in older browsers or environments that don't support modern JavaScript features (e.g., Safari 13 in this benchmark)
* Can lead to confusing error messages if used incorrectly

**Using `Object.assign()`**:

Pros:

* Widely supported across different browsers and environments
* Allows for more control over the resulting object (e.g., specifying a target object)

Cons:

* Less concise and less readable code compared to the spread operator approach
* Can be harder to understand for developers unfamiliar with the syntax

**Other considerations**

When choosing between these two approaches, consider the following factors:

* Readability: If you need to write clear, concise code that's easy to maintain, using the spread operator might be a better choice.
* Compatibility: If you need your code to work across older browsers or environments that don't support modern JavaScript features, `Object.assign()` is a safer bet.
* Control: If you need more control over the resulting object, `Object.assign()` provides an additional layer of flexibility.

**Library and special JS feature**

There are no external libraries used in this benchmark. However, the spread operator syntax was introduced in ECMAScript 2018 (ES8) and is now widely supported across modern browsers and environments.

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