Benchmark: Javascript framework for communicating with server

When Communicating with a server from Javascript code, you have different options for communicating with the server: You have the oldest technology: XML HTTP Request Object (or XHR), you have the more modern Web API Fetch, or you can use a proprietary API, such as the Google Axios library. They all have their pros and cons. But which of these is most efficient from a performance perspective? From a server’s point of view, it matters, little, as communication is performed using HTTP or Web Sockets in all cases. From a client’s point of view, it depends on the browser. Older browser do not support modern technologies. More modern technologies are easier to use during development. Performance also depends on how well the different technologies are supported and optimized on that platform (and the computer you run the tests on and the network it is connected to).

The site measurethat.net has a benchmark test that measures these technologies. You can test it by clicking on the link. The benchmark returns the following results on different browsers:

Any browsers of interest missing from the list? Let me know.

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