Benchmark: get vs path - MeasureThat.net

HTML Preparation code:

<script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/ramda/0.25.0/ramda.min.js"></script>
<script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/lodash.js/4.17.5/lodash.min.js"></script>

Tests:

ramda
const a = { b: { c: { d: 1 } } }; R.path(['b', 'c', 'd', 'e'], a)
lodash
const a = { b: { c: { d: 1 } } }; _.get(a, 'b.c.d.e')

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**What is being tested?**

MeasureThat.net provides a platform for comparing the performance of two specific JavaScript methods: `R.path` from Ramda and `_get` from Lodash. The tests are designed to measure which method is faster when accessing nested properties in an object.

**Options compared**

The two options being compared are:

1. **Ramda's R.path**: A function that takes a path as a string array and returns the value at that position in the input object.
2. **Lodash's _get**: A function that takes two arguments: the object to search and a path as a string.

**Pros and cons of each approach**

1. **Ramda's R.path**
	* Pros:
		+ More flexible, allowing for arbitrary paths and even dynamic path generation.
		+ Can be used with other Ramda functions for more complex operations.
	* Cons:
		+ May be slower due to the overhead of string parsing and manipulation.
2. **Lodash's _get**
	* Pros:
		+ Faster, as it uses a lookup table to quickly locate the value at the specified path.
		+ More straightforward and easier to use for simple cases.

**Library: Ramda**

Ramda is a popular functional programming library for JavaScript that provides a set of reusable functions for common tasks. R.path is one of its core functions, allowing developers to easily access nested properties in objects. Ramda's functions are designed to be composable, making it easy to use them with other functions.

**Library: Lodash**

Lodash is another popular utility library for JavaScript that provides a wide range of functions for tasks such as array manipulation, object manipulation, and more. _get is one of its most commonly used functions, providing a simple way to access values in objects using dot notation or bracket notation.

**Special JS feature/syntax**

In the benchmark definition, we see the use of template literals (`\r\nR.path(['b', 'c', 'd', 'e'], a)` and `const a = { b: { c: { d: 1 } } };\r\n_.get(a, 'b.c.d.e')`) which are modern JavaScript features. However, these features are not specific to the benchmark itself and are instead part of the standard syntax for writing JavaScript.

**Other alternatives**

If Ramda or Lodash is not an option, other alternatives for accessing nested properties in objects could include:

1. **Bracket notation**: Using square brackets (`[]`) to access object properties, e.g., `a['b']['c']['d']`.
2. **Dot notation**: Using dot notation to access object properties, e.g., `a.b.c.d`.
3. **For...in loop**: Using a for-in loop to iterate over an object's properties and access nested values.
4. **Custom implementation**: Writing a custom function or method to access nested properties in objects.

These alternatives may have different performance characteristics than Ramda's R.path and Lodash's _get, depending on the specific use case and requirements.

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