Benchmark: lodash immutable merge vs object.assign vs spread

HTML Preparation code:


<script src='https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/lodash.js/4.17.5/lodash.min.js'></script>

Tests:

lodash immutable merge
var a = { a: 'oh', b: 'my' }; var b = { c: 'goddess' }; var c = _.merge({}, a, b);
immutable object.assign
var a = { a: 'oh', b: 'my' }; var b = { c: 'goddess' }; var c = Object.assign({}, a, b);
spread
var a = { a: 'oh', b: 'my' }; var b = { c: 'goddess' }; var c = { ...a, ...b };

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Test case name	Result
lodash immutable merge
immutable object.assign
spread

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Slowest: N/A

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Run details: (Test run date: 19 days ago)

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Browser/OS: Chrome 131 on Mac OS X 10.15.7

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Test name	Executions per second
lodash immutable merge	1990010.0 Ops/sec
immutable object.assign	9030607.0 Ops/sec
spread	12842100.0 Ops/sec

Autogenerated LLM Summary (model llama3.2:3b, generated 2 months ago):

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**Overview of the Benchmark**

The provided benchmark, hosted on MeasureThat.net, compares the performance of three approaches for merging two objects: `lodash`'s immutable merge (`_.merge()`), `object.assign()` (including an immutable version), and the spread operator (`{ ...a, ...b }`). The goal is to determine which approach is the fastest.

**Options Compared**

1. **Lodash Immutable Merge**: Uses the `_.` function from the Lodash library to perform an immutable merge.
2. **Immutable Object Assign**: Wraps `object.assign()` with a function that returns a new object, ensuring immutability.
3. **Spread Operator**: Utilizes the spread operator (`{ ...a, ...b }`) to create a new object by spreading the properties of two objects.

**Pros and Cons of Each Approach**

1. **Lodash Immutable Merge**
	* Pros:
		+ Provides an immutable result.
		+ Often used for its concise syntax.
	* Cons:
		+ Requires including Lodash in the project, adding overhead.
		+ May have slower performance due to library dependencies.
2. **Immutable Object Assign**
	* Pros:
		+ Ensures immutability without relying on external libraries.
		+ Can be faster since it doesn't introduce additional dependencies.
	* Cons:
		+ The implementation can be more verbose than the spread operator.
3. **Spread Operator**
	* Pros:
		+ Fast and concise syntax.
		+ Does not require any external libraries or dependencies.
	* Cons:
		+ May not provide explicit control over the merging process.

**Library Used: Lodash**

Lodash is a popular JavaScript utility library that provides a wide range of functions for tasks such as array manipulation, object manipulation, and more. The `_.merge()` function is specifically designed to merge two or more objects into one, ensuring immutability by default.

**Special JS Feature/Syntax: None**

There are no special JavaScript features or syntaxes used in this benchmark beyond the standard language features supported by all browsers.

**Other Considerations**

When choosing an approach for merging objects, consider the following factors:

* **Immutability**: Do you need to ensure that the merged object is immutable?
* **Performance**: Are speed and efficiency critical for your use case?
* **Code Readability**: How important is code readability and conciseness in your project?

**Alternatives**

If you're interested in exploring other options, consider:

1. Using `Object.assign()` without the wrapper function to achieve immutability.
2. Implementing a custom merge function using a library like Immutable.js or Ramda.
3. Utilizing other JavaScript libraries or frameworks that provide similar functionality.

Keep in mind that each alternative may have its own trade-offs and considerations, so be sure to evaluate them based on your specific needs and requirements.

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