Benchmark: _.includes vs includes() 2

HTML Preparation code:

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

Script Preparation code:

var data = ['mustafa', 'kemal', 'atatürk'];

Tests:

Lodash
_.includes(data, 'kemal');
Native
data.includes('kemal');

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Let's dive into the benchmark and explain what's being tested, compared, and analyzed.

**What is being tested?**

The benchmark measures the performance difference between two approaches: `_.includes()` from the Lodash library and the native `includes()` method in JavaScript.

**Options being compared**

Two options are compared:

1. **Lodash's `_includes()`**: This function is part of the Lodash utility library, which provides a set of helper functions for common tasks like array manipulation, string processing, and more.
2. **Native `includes()`**: This is the built-in method in JavaScript that checks if an element is present in an array.

**Pros and Cons of each approach**

1. **Lodash's `_includes()`**:
	* Pros: Can handle more complex scenarios like checking for presence with a specific index, or using a callback function.
	* Cons: Adds overhead due to the library, which may not be necessary for simple use cases.
2. **Native `includes()`**:
	* Pros: Lightweight and efficient, making it suitable for performance-critical applications.
	* Cons: May have limitations in terms of handling more complex scenarios (e.g., multiple values, arrays with non-numeric indices).

**Library and its purpose**

The Lodash library is a popular utility library that provides a set of functional programming helpers. In this benchmark, the `_includes()` function is used to check if an element is present in an array.

**Special JS feature or syntax (not applicable)**

There are no special JavaScript features or syntax mentioned in the benchmark. Both `_.includes()` and `includes()` follow standard JavaScript syntax.

**Other alternatives**

If you're looking for alternative approaches, here are a few options:

1. **Using `Array.prototype.some()`**: This method is similar to `includes()` but may be slower due to its more complex implementation.
2. **Using `Array.prototype.findIndex()` and `=== 0`**: This approach finds the index of the first occurrence of an element in the array, then checks if it's equal to zero (i.e., present).

Related benchmarks:

_.includes vs includes() 2 (version: 0)

Comparing performance of: Lodash vs Native

Created: 2 years ago by: Registered User

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