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Benchmarking Context

MeasureThat.net is a website that allows users to create and run JavaScript microbenchmarks. The goal of this platform is to compare the performance of different JavaScript libraries, functions, or approaches on various devices and browsers.

Benchmark Definition JSON

The provided JSON represents a benchmark definition with two test cases:

1. lodash isPlainObject vs typeof object
2. lodash and typeof

Test Case 1: lodash isPlainObject vs typeof object

This test case compares the performance of two approaches to check if an object is plain:

a. Using Lodash's isPlainObject() function b. Using a custom implementation with typeof, [x], and !== null

Comparison Options

The comparison options are:

• Lodash's isPlainObject()
  • Pros:
    • Easy to use and maintain
    • Fast execution (assuming optimized native code)
  • Cons:
    • Requires an external library (Lodash) for performance
    • May have additional overhead due to function call and parameter passing
• Custom implementation with typeof, [x], and !== null
  • Pros:
    • No additional dependencies or libraries required
    • May be optimized for specific use cases
  • Cons:
    • Requires manual optimization and testing
    • More prone to errors and regressions

Test Case 2: lodash and typeof

This test case measures the performance of two approaches:

a. Using Lodash's isPlainObject() function (same as in Test Case 1) b. Using a custom implementation with typeof, [x], and !== null (same as in Test Case 1)

Library: Lodash

Lodash is a popular JavaScript library that provides a set of utility functions for various tasks, including array manipulation, object creation, and more. In this benchmark, Lodash's isPlainObject() function is used to check if an object is plain.

In the context of this benchmark, Lodash's isPlainObject() function serves as a baseline performance measure. By comparing it with custom implementations or alternative approaches, MeasureThat.net aims to identify optimization opportunities and provide insights into the trade-offs between different coding styles.

Special JS Feature/Syntax: None

This benchmark does not explicitly test any special JavaScript features or syntax.

Alternative Approaches

Some alternative approaches for checking if an object is plain could include:

• Using Object.prototype.toString() and parsing the result
• Utilizing a helper function with bitwise operations (e.g., Object.isExtensible(), Object.getPrototypeOf())
• Leveraging modern JavaScript features, such as Symbol.hasOwn() or WeakSet

Keep in mind that these alternatives may have varying performance characteristics, depending on the specific use case and implementation details.