HTML DOM console.timeEnd() Method
Example
How long does it take to perform a for-loop 100.000 times:
console.time();
for (i = 0; i < 100000; i++) {
// some code
}
console.timeEnd();
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Definition and Usage
The console.timeEnd() method ends a timer, and writes the result in the console view.
This method allows you to time certain operations in your code for testing purposes.
Use the console.time() method to start the timer.
Use the label parameter to specify which timer to end.
Tip: When testing console methods, be sure to have the console view visible (press F12 to view the console).
Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the method.
| Method | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| console.timeEnd() | Yes | 11 | 10 | 4 | Yes |
Syntax
console.timeEnd(label)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| label | String | Optional. The name of the timer to end |
More Examples
Example
Using the label parameter:
console.time("test1");
for (i = 0; i < 100000; i++) {
// some code
}
console.timeEnd("test1");
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Example
Which is fastest, the for loop or the while loop?
var i;
console.time("test for loop");
for (i = 0; i < 100000; i++) {
// some code
}
console.timeEnd("test for loop");
i = 0;
console.time("test while loop");
while (i < 1000000) {
i++
}
console.timeEnd("test while loop");
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