Benchmark: immutable vs lodash vs ... 5

HTML Preparation code:

<script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/lodash.js/4.17.21/lodash.min.js"></script>
<script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/immutable/4.0.0-rc.12/immutable.min.js"></script>

Script Preparation code:

var data = {};

Tests:

immutable
var result = Immutable.Map(data).setIn(['a', 'b', 'c', 'd'], ['1']).toJS();
lodash
var result = _.set(data, 'a.b.c.d', ['1']);
...
var result = {...data, ...{ a: { b: { c: { d: ['0'] } } } }};

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The benchmark is designed to compare the performance of three approaches: Immutable.js, Lodash, and a custom implementation. The test case creates an object with nested properties and then sets a value for one of those properties using each of the three approaches.

**Immutable.js**

Immutable.js is a library that provides a functional programming style for working with data structures. It ensures that data is immutable, meaning it cannot be changed once created. In this benchmark, Immutable.js is used to create an object and then set a value within that object using the `setIn` method.

Pros:

* Ensures immutability of data structures, making code easier to reason about and test.
* Provides a predictable and consistent way of working with data.

Cons:

* Can be overkill for small projects or simple use cases where performance is not a concern.
* The `setIn` method can be slower than other approaches due to the need to create new objects.

**Lodash**

Lodash is a utility library that provides a collection of functions for common tasks, including data manipulation. In this benchmark, Lodash is used to set a value within an object using the `set` function.

Pros:

* Provides a wide range of useful functions for data manipulation and other tasks.
* Often comes with a small footprint and fast execution speed.

Cons:

* Can be slower than Immutable.js due to the need to create new objects or arrays.
* May not provide the same level of immutability as Immutable.js.

**Custom implementation**

The custom implementation uses destructuring assignment to set a value within an object. This approach is often faster than using libraries like Immutable.js or Lodash because it avoids the overhead of creating new objects.

Pros:

* Fast execution speed due to minimal overhead.
* Often preferred in performance-critical code paths.

Cons:

* May not be as readable or maintainable for complex data structures or nested properties.
* Does not provide immutability guarantees, making it harder to reason about code behavior.

In this benchmark, the custom implementation is likely to outperform both Immutable.js and Lodash due to its fast execution speed. However, it may not be as convenient or readable for simple use cases.

Other alternatives that could be considered in this benchmark include:

* `Object.assign()` with nested objects: This approach would involve using `Object.assign()` to merge two objects, including one with a nested object structure.
* Functional programming approaches like `reduce()`: These approaches would involve using functions like `reduce()` to build up the desired object structure.

However, these alternatives may not be as performant or convenient as the custom implementation, Immutable.js, or Lodash for this particular benchmark.

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