Benchmark: Lodash sortBy vs orderBy fiexd syntax

HTML Preparation code:

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

Script Preparation code:

function getRandomInt(max) {
  return Math.floor(Math.random() * Math.floor(max));
}

var arr = [];
for(var i = 0; i < 100000; i++){
  arr.push({value:getRandomInt(100)});
}

Tests:

_.sortBy
_.sortBy(arr,"value");
_.orderBy
_.orderBy(arr,"value",'asc');

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**Benchmark Description**

The benchmark measures the performance of two functions from the Lodash library: `sortBy` and `orderBy`. These functions are used to sort arrays in different ways.

**Options Compared**

The benchmark compares two options:

1. **_.sortBy(arr, "value")**: This option uses the `sortBy` function to sort the array `arr` based on the values of its elements.
2. **_.orderBy(arr, "value", 'asc')**: This option uses the `orderBy` function to sort the array `arr` based on the values of its elements in ascending order.

**Pros and Cons**

Here are some pros and cons of each approach:

1. **_.sortBy(arr, "value")**:
	* Pros: Can be more flexible when sorting by multiple criteria.
	* Cons: May have a higher overhead due to the possibility of recursive calls.
2. **_.orderBy(arr, "value", 'asc')**:
	* Pros: Typically faster and more efficient than `sortBy`, especially for simple sorting tasks.
	* Cons: Limited flexibility when sorting by multiple criteria.

The main difference between these two approaches is that `_.sortBy` allows for more control over the sorting process, but may come at a performance cost. On the other hand, `_.orderBy` provides a faster and more efficient way to sort arrays, but with less flexibility.

**Lodash Library**

Lodash is a popular JavaScript library that provides a collection of functional programming helpers, including array methods like `sortBy` and `orderBy`. The library aims to provide a simple and consistent way to perform common tasks in JavaScript.

In this benchmark, Lodash is used as the dependency for the two sorting functions. This allows developers to focus on testing the performance differences between these two specific functions rather than worrying about implementing their own sorting logic.

**JavaScript Features**

There are no special JavaScript features or syntax mentioned in the benchmark data. The code uses standard JavaScript features like arrays, loops, and functions.

**Other Alternatives**

If you're interested in exploring alternative libraries for sorting arrays, some popular options include:

* **Built-in `sort()` method**: Most JavaScript engines provide a built-in `sort()` method that can be used to sort arrays.
* **Other third-party libraries**: There are many other libraries available that offer advanced sorting capabilities, such as `lodash-es`, `ramda`, or `underscore`.
* **Home-brew solutions**: Depending on the specific requirements of your project, you might consider implementing a custom sorting solution using JavaScript.

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Comparing performance of: _.sortBy vs _.orderBy

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_.sortBy

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