Benchmark: underscor _.sortBy() vs underscor _.sortBy()

HTML Preparation code:

<script src='https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/underscore.js/1.8.3/underscore-min.js'></script>

Script Preparation code:

window.users = [
  { name: 'Ваня', level: '3' },
  { name: 'Саша', level: '1' },
  { name: 'Маша', level: '2' },
  { name: 'Ника', level: '3' },
  { name: 'Вера', level: '1' },
  { name: 'Саша', level: '2' },
  { name: 'Ваня', level: '2' }
];

Tests:

Underscore sortBy()
_.sortBy(users, 'name')
Under2score sortBy()
_.sortBy(users, 'name')

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Underscore sortBy()
Under2score sortBy()

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Let's break down the provided benchmark definition and options.

**Benchmark Overview**

The benchmark compares two versions of the `_.sortBy()` function from the Underscore.js library. The main goal is to test which version performs better in terms of execution speed.

**Options Compared**

There are only two options being compared:

1. **Original Underscore**: This is the original implementation of `_sortBy()`. It's likely the default or most widely used version.
2. **Modified Under2score**: This is a modified version of the `_sortBy()` function, with changes hinted at by the name "Under2score". The exact modifications are not specified in the benchmark definition.

**Pros and Cons of Each Approach**

1. **Original Underscore (Underscore sortBy())**:
	* Pros: Likely well-tested and optimized for performance.
	* Cons: May have limitations or issues that the modified version addresses, which could lead to slower performance.
2. **Modified Under2score (Under2score sortBy())**:
	* Pros: Might offer improvements in performance, readability, or maintainability due to the modifications made.
	* Cons: The modifications might introduce unintended side effects, errors, or even break existing functionality.

Without access to the modified version's code, it's difficult to provide more specific pros and cons. However, it's essential to note that modifying an established library can be a complex task, and any changes should be carefully reviewed to ensure they do not introduce bugs or performance issues.

**Library: Underscore.js**

Underscore.js is a popular JavaScript utility library that provides a set of functional programming helpers. The `_sortBy()` function is likely one of these helpers, which sorts an array based on a given key. It's widely used and respected in the JavaScript community.

In this benchmark, the modified version "Under2score" uses the same library but with some modifications. These modifications are not specified in the benchmark definition, making it challenging to understand what changes were made.

**Special JS Feature or Syntax**

There is no mention of special JavaScript features or syntax being used in this benchmark. The code appears to be standard JavaScript, using Underscore.js functions and libraries.

**Other Alternatives**

If you're interested in exploring alternative sorting algorithms or implementations, some popular options include:

1. **Built-in Array.prototype.sort()**: Many developers might opt for the built-in `sort()` method on arrays, which is implemented in native code and might offer better performance.
2. **Lodash.sortby()**: Lodash is another popular utility library that provides a `sortBy()` function. It might be an interesting alternative to compare with Underscore.js.
3. **Custom Sorting Algorithms**: Depending on the specific requirements or constraints, custom sorting algorithms like merge sort, quicksort, or heapsort might be more suitable than relying on built-in or library-implemented functions.

Keep in mind that these alternatives will likely have different trade-offs in terms of performance, readability, and maintainability compared to using established libraries like Underscore.js.

Related benchmarks:

underscor _.sortBy() vs underscor _.sortBy() (version: 0)

Comparing performance of: Underscore sortBy() vs Under2score sortBy()

Created: 7 years ago by: Registered User

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Underscore sortBy()

Under2score sortBy()

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Slowest: N/A

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