Benchmark: Lodash max vs Math.max 2k datapoints

HTML Preparation code:


<script src='https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/lodash.js/3.10.1/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 < 2000; i++){
  arr.push({value:getRandomInt(5000)});
}

Tests:

_.max
_.max(arr);
Math.max
Math.max(...arr)

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Let's break down what's being tested in this benchmark.

**What is being tested?**

The provided JSON represents two individual test cases: one for the Lodash `max` function and another for the built-in JavaScript `Math.max` function, both operating on an array of 2000 random integers. The goal is to compare the performance of these two approaches.

**Options compared**

In this benchmark, we have two options being compared:

1. **Lodash `max` function**: This is a utility function provided by the popular JavaScript library Lodash. It takes an array as input and returns the maximum value in the array.
2. **Built-in JavaScript `Math.max` function**: This is a built-in JavaScript function that takes one or more arrays (or other iterable objects) as input and returns the maximum value among them.

**Pros and cons of each approach**

Here are some general pros and cons of each approach:

* **Lodash `max` function**:
	+ Pros: Easy to use, concise, and well-documented. It's a popular utility function that many developers already know how to use.
	+ Cons: Adds an additional dependency on the Lodash library, which may not be desirable for smaller projects or those with strict dependencies restrictions.
* **Built-in JavaScript `Math.max` function**:
	+ Pros: No external dependencies, and it's a fundamental part of the JavaScript language. It's also very fast and efficient since it's implemented in native code.
	+ Cons: Requires additional setup (e.g., creating an array) before using it.

**Library usage**

In this benchmark, Lodash is used as a library to provide the `max` function. The library's purpose is to provide a set of reusable functions for common tasks, such as data manipulation and iteration. In this case, the `max` function is used to find the maximum value in an array.

**Special JS feature or syntax**

There are no special JavaScript features or syntax used in this benchmark. It only relies on standard JavaScript language features and built-in functions.

**Other alternatives**

If you want to implement your own version of the `max` function, you can use a simple loop-based approach like this:
```javascript
function max(arr) {
  let maxVal = arr[0];
  for (let i = 1; i < arr.length; i++) {
    if (arr[i] > maxVal) {
      maxVal = arr[i];
    }
  }
  return maxVal;
}
```
However, this implementation is generally slower and less efficient than using the built-in `Math.max` function or a library like Lodash.

Overall, this benchmark provides a simple and easy-to-understand example of how to compare the performance of different approaches in JavaScript. It's helpful for developers to understand the trade-offs between using built-in functions, libraries, and custom implementations.

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