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Benchmark Definition

The benchmark is comparing three different approaches to find the length of an array in JavaScript:

1. Lodash filter() method: This approach uses the Lodash library to filter the array and then returns the length of the resulting filtered array.
2. Lodash sumBy() method: Similar to the first approach, but instead of returning the length, it returns the sum of all elements in the array that match a certain condition.
3. Manual iteration: This approach uses a for loop to iterate over the array and increment a counter whenever an element matches the condition.

Options being compared

The three approaches are being compared to determine which one is the most efficient.

Pros and Cons of each approach:

1. Lodash filter() method:
   • Pros: concise, readable code; Lodash library provides optimization for common array operations.
   • Cons: relies on an external library; may have additional overhead due to the extra dependency.
2. Lodash sumBy() method:
   • Pros: similar to filter(), but can calculate a sum instead of length; also uses Lodash library for optimization.
   • Cons: same limitations as filter(): relies on external library, may have additional overhead.
3. Manual iteration:
   • Pros: no dependencies, lightweight, easy to understand and implement.
   • Cons: more verbose code; requires manual increment of counter.

Library: Lodash

Lodash is a popular JavaScript utility library that provides a wide range of functions for common tasks such as array manipulation, object merging, and more. The filter() and sumBy() methods are part of the Lodash library's array functions.

Special JS feature or syntax: None mentioned

There are no special JavaScript features or syntax used in this benchmark.

Other alternatives

If not using Lodash, alternative implementations for the filter() and sumBy() methods could be:

• Using native JavaScript methods such as Array.prototype.filter() and Array.prototype.reduce()
• Implementing a custom loop with manual iteration
• Using other library functions from other libraries (e.g., jQuery)

However, these alternatives may not provide the same level of optimization or conciseness as Lodash's implementation.

Benchmark preparation code

The script preparation code includes an array window.array that is used in all three test cases. The Html Preparation Code includes a script tag that loads the Lodash library.

Latest benchmark result

The latest benchmark results show that:

• Firefox 78 performs best for both Filter length and Sum tests, with execution rates of around 2000-1300 executions per second.
• Manual iteration is the slowest option, with an execution rate of around 5000 executions per second.

These results suggest that Lodash's implementation provides a significant performance boost over manual iteration, while also being more concise and readable.