Benchmark: ecmascript concat vs lodash union

HTML Preparation code:

<script type="text/javascript" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/lodash@4.17.10/lodash.min.js"></script>

Script Preparation code:

var a = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
var b = [3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

Tests:

lodash union
var c = _.union(a, b)
concat
var d = a.concat(b)

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**Benchmark Overview**

The provided JSON represents a JavaScript microbenchmark, specifically comparing two approaches: `concat` (using the built-in `Array.concat()` method) versus `_union` (using the Lodash library's `_.union()` function). The benchmark is designed to measure which approach performs better in terms of execution speed.

**Test Cases**

There are two individual test cases:

1. **`concat`**: This test case creates two arrays, `a` and `b`, and then uses the `Array.concat()` method to concatenate them into a new array.
2. **`lodash union`**: This test case creates the same two arrays as above, but instead of using `Array.concat()`, it uses the Lodash library's `_union()` function from the `_lodash.min.js` file.

**Comparison of Approaches**

Here's a brief overview of each approach:

* **`concat`**:
	+ Pros: Simple, built-in method, easy to understand.
	+ Cons: May involve creating temporary arrays, which can lead to slower performance for large datasets.
* **_union_ (Lodash)**:
	+ Pros: Optimized implementation, uses a different algorithm that avoids creating temporary arrays.
	+ Cons: Requires including the Lodash library in the test case, may require more complex setup.

**Other Considerations**

When choosing between these approaches, consider the following factors:

* **Dataset size**: For smaller datasets, the `concat` approach might be sufficient. However, for larger datasets, the optimized `_union()` implementation from Lodash is likely to perform better.
* **Performance requirements**: If you need extremely high performance, using a specialized library like Lodash's `_union()` function may be necessary.
* **Development complexity**: For simple projects or prototyping, the `concat` approach might be more suitable. However, for larger projects or production code, the benefits of using an optimized library like Lodash might outweigh the additional setup required.

**Library: Lodash**

Lodash is a popular JavaScript utility library that provides various functions for data manipulation, array operations, and other tasks. The `_union()` function in particular is designed to efficiently merge arrays while eliminating duplicates. By including this function in the test case, users can compare its performance against the built-in `concat()` method.

**Special JS Feature/Syntax**

There are no special JavaScript features or syntaxes mentioned in this benchmark. However, it's worth noting that using Lodash requires including a third-party library in the test case, which may be a consideration for some users.

**Alternatives**

If you're looking for alternatives to these approaches:

* For small datasets, consider using `Array.prototype.push()` instead of `concat()`.
* For larger datasets or high-performance requirements, explore other optimized array merge functions or libraries like Ramda.
* If you prefer not to use a library like Lodash, you can implement your own custom `_union()` function using JavaScript's built-in methods and techniques.

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