Benchmark: lodash set and dot notation

HTML Preparation code:

<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/lodash@4.17.5/lodash.min.js"></script>

Script Preparation code:

var person = { name: 'Foo', lastName: 'Bar' };

Tests:

Lodash
_.set(person, 'age', 10)
Dot notation
person.age = 10

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Dot notation

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Let's break down the benchmark and explain what's being tested.

**Benchmark Overview**

The benchmark is designed to compare two approaches: using Lodash's `set` method and dot notation (`person.age = 10`) to assign a value to an object property. The goal is to determine which approach is faster in JavaScript.

**Options Compared**

There are two options being compared:

1. **Lodash's `set` method**: This method is part of the Lodash library, which provides a utility function for setting values on objects.
2. **Dot notation (`person.age = 10`)**: This is a built-in JavaScript feature that allows you to assign a value to an object property using the dot notation.

**Pros and Cons**

**Lodash's `set` method**:

Pros:

* Convenient and concise syntax
* Built into the Lodash library, which can be easily included in your project

Cons:

* Requires including additional library dependencies (lodash)
* May introduce overhead due to function call and argument passing

**Dot notation (`person.age = 10`)**:

Pros:

* Fast and lightweight
* No additional library dependencies required

Cons:

* Can lead to typos or errors if not used carefully
* Less readable than Lodash's `set` method (depending on coding style)

**Other Considerations**

When choosing between these two approaches, consider the trade-off between convenience and performance. If you need to perform this operation frequently in your codebase, using a built-in JavaScript feature like dot notation might be a better choice. However, if you're looking for a concise way to set values on objects without sacrificing readability, Lodash's `set` method can be a convenient option.

**Library and Syntax**

* **Lodash**: A popular utility library for JavaScript that provides various helper functions for tasks like string manipulation, array manipulation, and more. In this benchmark, the `set` function is used to assign values to objects.
* **Dot notation syntax**: This is a built-in JavaScript feature that allows you to access or modify an object's properties using dot notation (e.g., `person.age`). The syntax `person.age = 10` is equivalent to `this person.age = 10`, where `this` refers to the current object context.

**Alternative Benchmarks**

Other benchmarks that could be used to compare these approaches might include:

* Using other utility libraries like underscore.js or Ramda
* Comparing dot notation with bracket notation (`person['age'] = 10`)
* Testing the performance of assigning values using a different data structure, such as an array or object literal

Keep in mind that these alternatives would require modifications to the benchmark setup and test cases to accurately compare the performance characteristics of each approach.

Related benchmarks:

lodash set and dot notation (version: 0)

Comparing performance of: Lodash vs Dot notation

Created: 4 years ago by: Guest

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Lodash

Dot notation

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