[removed] indexOf vs. Match when Searching Strings?

Question

Readability aside, are there any discernable differences (performance perhaps) between using

str.indexOf("src") 

and

Answer 1

Performance wise indexOf will at the very least be slightly faster than match. It all comes down to the specific implementation. When deciding which to use ask yourself the following question:

Will an integer index suffice or do I need the functionality of a RegExp match result?