I have a simple question about Functions Efficiency

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#1

There are few functions that declaring(also called searching or calling) a object, FindFirstChild, WaitForChild etc…
For example, there is a part in workspace and I want to call it.
Then I can write the script something like this.

local part = workspace:FindFirstChild("Part")
or 
local part = workspace:WaitForChild("Part")
or 
local part = workspace.Part
...

I know difference between FindFirstChild and WaitForChild but which one is most fastest include just called part. I checked it, but there is no difference I think. Please, let me know.

#2

Well, imo waitforchild and findfirstchild are supposed to be used in very specific situations, i can’t give any example really rn. I prefer basic finding e.g. workspace.Part, script.IntValue and etc.

Edit: actually there’s a small example i can give about FindFirstChild. It can be used when you’re checking if there’s a child inside something

#3

You mean find humanoid inside of character ?

#4

No, if you have to check like if there’s a value, part or anything else inside something, not only humanoid

#5

I see I see. Thank you for your answer, it’s really helpfull !!!

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