Benchmark: js sort vs lodash orderby

HTML Preparation code:

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

Script Preparation code:

var users = [
  { 'username': 'tester1', 'age': 32, 'active' : true, 'rank' : 3 },
  { 'username': 'Tester2', 'age': 41, 'active' : true, 'rank' : 2 },
  { 'username': 'Tester3', 'age': 22, 'active' : true, 'rank' : 1 },
  { 'username': 'sester3', 'age': 11, 'active' : true, 'rank' : 4 },
  { 'username': 'aester3', 'age': 55, 'active' : true, 'rank' : 5 },
  { 'username': 'bester3', 'age': 32, 'active' : true, 'rank' : 6 }
]

Tests:

js_sort
users.sort( function(a, b) { if (a.username.toLowerCase() < b.username.toLowerCase()) return -1; if (a.username.toLowerCase() > b.username.toLowerCase()) return 1; return 0; } );
lodash orderby
_.orderBy(users, [users => users.username.toLowerCase()], ['asc']);

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

**What is being tested?**

The benchmark compares two approaches to sort an array of objects in ascending order: JavaScript's built-in `sort()` method, and Lodash's `orderBy()` function.

**Options compared:**

1. **JavaScript's `sort()` method**: This method sorts the array by comparing each pair of elements using a user-provided comparison function.
2. **Lodash's `orderBy()` function**: This function takes an array and two functions as arguments. The first function is used to extract a property from each object, while the second function specifies the sorting order (in this case, ascending).

**Pros and Cons:**

1. **JavaScript's `sort()` method**:
	* Pros:
		+ Fast and efficient.
		+ Can be used for custom sorting scenarios.
	* Cons:
		+ Requires a user-provided comparison function, which can be complex to implement.
		+ May not perform well for large datasets or complex data structures.
2. **Lodash's `orderBy()` function**:
	* Pros:
		+ Provides a simple and convenient way to sort arrays with a built-in sorting algorithm.
		+ Can handle more complex sorting scenarios, such as multiple criteria.
	* Cons:
		+ Requires an external library (Lodash).
		+ May not be suitable for extremely large datasets or performance-critical applications.

**Library and its purpose:**

In the benchmark code, Lodash is used to provide the `orderBy()` function. Lodash is a popular JavaScript utility library that provides a wide range of functions for tasks such as string manipulation, array manipulation, and more. In this case, the `orderBy()` function takes an array and two functions as arguments, allowing you to sort the array based on one or more criteria.

**Special JS feature or syntax:**

The benchmark code uses JavaScript's template literals (introduced in ECMAScript 2015) to define the JSON data and comparison functions. Template literals provide a convenient way to embed expressions inside string literals, making it easier to create complex strings with dynamic content.

Overall, this benchmark allows users to compare the performance of two sorting approaches: JavaScript's `sort()` method and Lodash's `orderBy()` function. The results can help developers choose the best approach for their specific use case, taking into account factors such as performance, complexity, and convenience.

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