Benchmark: Test match vs some

Tests:

Some
["data", "test", "value"].some(x => "ata".match(x))
match
["data", "test", "value"].join(", ").match("ata")

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**What is tested on the provided JSON?**

The benchmark tests two approaches to search for a pattern in an array of strings using JavaScript:

1. `some()`: This method returns `true` if at least one element in the array passes the test implemented by the provided function.
2. `join()` followed by `match()`: This approach concatenates the elements of the array into a single string using the `join()` method, and then searches for the pattern in this concatenated string using the `match()` method.

**Options compared**

The two approaches are compared in terms of their performance, specifically:

* Which approach is faster?
* How do the execution times differ between browsers and devices?

**Pros and Cons of each approach:**

1. **some()**:
	* Pros:
		+ Faster, as it stops iterating as soon as a match is found.
		+ More memory-efficient, as it doesn't require creating an intermediate string.
	* Cons:
		+ May not work correctly if the pattern is empty or contains special characters.
		+ Less readable and maintainable code, due to the use of `some()`.
2. **join() + match()**:
	* Pros:
		+ More readable and maintainable code, as it clearly separates string concatenation from searching for a pattern.
	* Cons:
		+ Slower, as it creates an intermediate string and then searches for the pattern in this string.
		+ Less memory-efficient, due to the creation of an intermediate string.

**Library usage**

In the benchmark definition, the `some()` method is used, which is a built-in JavaScript method. No additional libraries are required.

**Special JS feature or syntax**

There is no special JavaScript feature or syntax used in this benchmark. The code uses standard JavaScript methods and operators.

**Alternative approaches**

Other alternatives to these two approaches could be:

1. `forEach()` with a callback function that checks for the pattern, similar to `some()`, but may have slightly different performance characteristics.
2. Using regular expressions (regex) instead of string concatenation and searching. This approach would require more complex code, but might offer better performance for certain patterns.

Note that these alternative approaches are not explicitly tested in this benchmark, and their performance characteristics may vary depending on the specific use case and implementation.

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Some

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