What does V8’s hidden class (shape) optimization do and what code pattern defeats it?

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What does V8’s hidden class (shape) optimization do and what code pattern defeats it?

Key points

  • V8 optimizes property access by assigning objects with the same property order the same hidden class
  • Adding properties in different orders creates multiple hidden classes, reducing performance
  • This optimization helps improve property access speed in JavaScript objects

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