Benchmark: Object values using find vs lodash find

HTML Preparation code:

<script type="text/javascript" src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/lodash.js/4.17.5/lodash.core.js"></script>

Tests:

object values find
var a = { item1: {marble: "hihi0", text:'hello'}, item2: {marble: "hihi1", text:'a'}, item3: {marble: "hihi2", text:'bc'}}; var b = Object.values(a).find(item => item.marble === 'hihi1');
object array _.find
var a = { item1: {marble: "hihi0", text:'hello'}, item2: {marble: "hihi1", text:'a'}, item3: {marble: "hihi2", text:'bc'}}; var b = _.find(a, {marble: "hihi1"});

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Let's break down the benchmark and its options.

**Benchmark Definition**

The benchmark measures the performance of two approaches: using native JavaScript `Object.values()` method and `_.find()` from the Lodash library, to find an object with a specific property value in an array-like object.

**Options Compared**

1. **Native JavaScript `Object.values()`**: This approach uses the built-in `Object.values()` method to get an array of values from the object. It then uses the `Array.prototype.find()` method to search for the desired object.
2. **Lodash library _.find()**: The second option uses the Lodash library's `_.find()` function, which is a utility function that searches through an array or other data structure to find the first element that matches the specified condition.

**Pros and Cons of Each Approach**

1. **Native JavaScript `Object.values()`**:
	* Pros: Built-in method, no additional dependencies required.
	* Cons: May have slower performance compared to using a dedicated library like Lodash.
2. **Lodash library _.find()**:
	* Pros: Often faster than native methods, especially for complex searches.
	* Cons: Requires an external dependency (the Lodash library), which may not be desirable in all situations.

**Library and Purpose**

In the provided benchmark definition, Lodash is used as a utility library. The `_.find()` function is a key part of this library, providing a convenient way to search through arrays or objects.

**Special JS Feature/Syntax**

There are no special JavaScript features or syntax used in this benchmark beyond what is necessary for the test cases themselves.

**Other Alternatives**

If you wanted to compare performance with alternative approaches, you might consider:

1. Using other JavaScript libraries or utilities that provide similar functionality to Lodash, such as `_.find()` alternatives from other libraries.
2. Implementing your own search algorithm using native JavaScript methods, without relying on built-in functions like `Object.values()` and `Array.prototype.find()`.
3. Comparing performance with different optimization techniques, such as caching or memoization.

Keep in mind that the specific alternative approaches would depend on the desired scope and requirements of the benchmark.

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object values find

object array _.find

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