What are the performance implications of using anonymous functions?

What are the performance implications of using anonymous functions?

Anonymous functions, or lambda functions, can have performance overhead due to their creation at runtime.

Can you explain why they might be slower than named functions?

Named functions are defined once and can be reused, while anonymous functions are created each time they're called, adding overhead.

Are there scenarios where using anonymous functions is beneficial?

Yes, they can improve code readability and maintainability, especially in functional programming or callbacks.

How can I measure the performance difference between them?

You can use profiling tools or benchmarks in your programming environment to measure execution time and memory usage.