When it comes to handling data, there are different approaches depending on the context. One key difference can be seen in how they handle undefined
:
> JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(undefined))
SyntaxError: Unexpected token u
In a broader sense, using angular.copy may be preferred for several reasons:
- angular.copy provides a clear and direct way to achieve your goal, unlike the somewhat convoluted JSON.parse * JSON.stringify method.
- From a performance standpoint, angular.copy is likely more efficient as it offers a higher-level abstraction that is optimized for the task at hand. If a less performant approach were taken, it would likely resort to the JSON method...
However, when dealing with more complex data types like functions, the question of consistency arises. While I don't have an immediate answer to how these frameworks handle such cases, further investigation or input from other sources may be necessary before reaching a conclusion.