Benchmark: own uniq or ramda

HTML Preparation code:

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

Script Preparation code:

  var data = [..._.range(1000).map(function(i) {
    return {
      counter: i
    }
  }),..._.range(1000).map(function(i) {
    return {
      counter: i
    }
  })];

Tests:

Ramda
var result = R.uniq(data);
Own
var result = R.uniqWith((a, b) => a === b, data);

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**Overview**

The benchmark compares two approaches for removing duplicates from an array of objects in JavaScript: using Ramda's `uniq` function and implementing a custom `uniqWith` function. The test data consists of 2000 random objects with a single property "counter".

**Options Compared**

Two options are being compared:

1. **Ramda's `uniq` function**: This is a functional programming library that provides a range of useful functions for data processing. In this case, the `uniq` function removes duplicates from an array while preserving order.
2. **Custom `uniqWith` function**: This is a custom implementation that takes a comparison function as an argument. The purpose of this function is to remove duplicates from an array based on a specific property.

**Pros and Cons**

Here are some pros and cons for each approach:

1. **Ramda's `uniq` function**
	* Pros:
		+ Easy to use and understand, with a simple API.
		+ Optimized for performance, as it uses a hash table internally.
	* Cons:
		+ Dependent on Ramda library, which may not be included in all environments.
		+ May not perform well on very large datasets due to memory usage.
2. **Custom `uniqWith` function**
	* Pros:
		+ More control over the comparison logic, allowing for customization.
		+ May be more efficient than Ramda's `uniq` function for certain use cases.
	* Cons:
		+ Requires implementing and testing the custom logic, which can add complexity.
		+ May not perform as well as Ramda's optimized implementation.

**Library and Purpose**

Ramda is a functional programming library that provides a set of useful functions for data processing. In this case, the `uniq` function is used to remove duplicates from an array while preserving order. The purpose of using Ramda is likely to leverage its optimization and performance capabilities.

**Special JS Features or Syntax**

There are no special JavaScript features or syntax being tested in this benchmark. The code uses standard ES5/ES6 syntax and does not rely on any advanced features.

**Other Alternatives**

If you're interested in exploring other alternatives, here are a few options:

1. **Lodash**: A popular utility library that provides a range of functions for data processing, including `uniq`.
2. **Array.prototype.filter()**: Can be used to remove duplicates from an array by filtering out elements that match existing elements.
3. **Set data structure**: Can be used to store unique values and then convert it back to an array.

Keep in mind that each approach has its trade-offs, and the best choice depends on your specific use case and requirements.

Related benchmarks:

own uniq or ramda (version: 0)

Comparing performance of: Ramda vs Own

Created: 4 years ago by: Guest

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Ramda

Own

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