⚡️ Speed up method ShortValue.equals by 8%#32
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The optimized code achieves a **7% runtime improvement** (from 195 to 181 microseconds) by applying two key optimizations to the `equals()` method:
**1. Fast-path reference equality check:**
```java
if (this == other) {
return true;
}
```
This early-return optimization immediately handles the common case where an object is compared to itself, avoiding all subsequent checks. This is particularly beneficial in scenarios involving collections (HashMaps, HashSets) or caching, where self-comparisons frequently occur.
**2. Direct class comparison instead of reflective check:**
```java
// Original: this.getClass().equals(other.getClass())
// Optimized: other.getClass() != ShortValue.class
```
The optimized version replaces a reflective `getClass().equals()` call with a direct class identity check (`!= ShortValue.class`). This eliminates:
- The cost of calling `getClass()` on `this`
- The virtual method invocation of `equals()` on the Class object
- The overhead of comparing Class objects
Since `ShortValue` is a `final` class, the direct comparison is safe and semantically equivalent while being significantly faster.
**Performance characteristics based on test results:**
- Self-comparison tests (testSameInstance_equalsTrue) benefit maximally from the reference check
- High-volume comparison tests (testManyComparisons_performanceNoException with 100K iterations) demonstrate the cumulative speedup
- The optimization maintains correctness across all edge cases (null checks, type mismatches, boundary values)
The changes are especially valuable if `ShortValue.equals()` is called frequently in data serialization paths, collection operations, or protocol handling—typical use cases for value objects in wire protocol implementations.
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📄 8% (0.08x) speedup for
ShortValue.equalsinclient/src/com/aerospike/client/Value.java⏱️ Runtime :
195 microseconds→181 microseconds(best of5runs)📝 Explanation and details
The optimized code achieves a 7% runtime improvement (from 195 to 181 microseconds) by applying two key optimizations to the
equals()method:1. Fast-path reference equality check:
This early-return optimization immediately handles the common case where an object is compared to itself, avoiding all subsequent checks. This is particularly beneficial in scenarios involving collections (HashMaps, HashSets) or caching, where self-comparisons frequently occur.
2. Direct class comparison instead of reflective check:
The optimized version replaces a reflective
getClass().equals()call with a direct class identity check (!= ShortValue.class). This eliminates:getClass()onthisequals()on the Class objectSince
ShortValueis afinalclass, the direct comparison is safe and semantically equivalent while being significantly faster.Performance characteristics based on test results:
The changes are especially valuable if
ShortValue.equals()is called frequently in data serialization paths, collection operations, or protocol handling—typical use cases for value objects in wire protocol implementations.✅ Correctness verification report:
🌀 Click to see Generated Regression Tests
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git checkout codeflash/optimize-ShortValue.equals-ml8a80edand push.