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Benchmark Definition JSON

The provided JSON represents a benchmark test case for measuring the performance of JavaScript code that removes duplicate elements from an array. The test has three variants:

1. Using Lodash's uniq function (version 4.17.21).
2. Creating a new Set and spreading its elements into an array.
3. Filtering the original array using a callback function.

The script preparation code defines an array elements with duplicate values, and the HTML preparation code includes the necessary Lodash library file (lodash.js) version 4.17.21.

Options Compared

Each option has its pros and cons:

1. Lodash's uniq function: This is a popular utility function that removes duplicates from an array while preserving order. The pros include:

   • Efficient implementation (O(n) complexity).
   • Simple usage.
   • Well-documented. The cons include:
   • External dependency on Lodash library.
   • May not be suitable for all use cases (e.g., when preserving the original array's index).

2. Creating a new Set and spreading its elements: This approach is simple, efficient, and doesn't require any external libraries.

   • Pros:
     • Lightweight (no external dependency).
     • Fast (O(n) complexity).
     • Easy to understand and implement. The cons include:
     • May not preserve the original array's index.
     • Requires manual handling of null or undefined values.

3. Filtering the original array: This approach uses a callback function to filter out duplicates while preserving the original array's order.

   • Pros:
     • Preserves the original array's index.
     • Simple implementation. The cons include:
     • May have performance issues (O(n^2) complexity in the worst case).
     • More complex implementation compared to the Set-based approach.

Library: Lodash

Lodash is a popular JavaScript utility library that provides a wide range of functions for tasks like array manipulation, string manipulation, and more. The uniq function is one of its most useful utilities for removing duplicates from arrays while preserving order.

Special JS Feature/ Syntax (None)

There are no special JavaScript features or syntaxes used in this benchmark test case.

Other Alternatives

If you need to measure the performance of other approaches, here are some alternatives:

• Using Array.prototype.filter() and Array.prototype.indexOf()
• Implementing a custom implementation using loops or recursive functions
• Using other libraries like underscore or ramda

Keep in mind that each approach has its own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice of which one to use depends on your specific requirements and preferences.