Benchmark: Lodash sortBy vs orderBy fixed 4.17.11

HTML Preparation code:


<script src='https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/lodash.js/4.17.11/lodash.min.js'></script>

Script Preparation code:

function getRandomInt(max) {
  return Math.floor(Math.random() * Math.floor(max));
}

var arr = [];
for(var i = 0; i < 100000; i++){
  arr.push({value:getRandomInt(100)});
}

Tests:

_.sortBy
_.sortBy(arr,"value");
_.orderBy
_.orderBy(arr,"value");

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**What is tested?**

The provided JSON represents two benchmark test cases for comparing the performance of Lodash's `sortBy` and `orderBy` functions. Both tests aim to measure how efficiently these functions sort an array of objects based on a specific property (`value`) in JavaScript.

**Options compared:**

Two options are being compared:

1. **Lodash `sortBy`**: This function sorts the array in ascending order by the value property.
2. **Lodash `orderBy`**: This function sorts the array in descending order by the value property.

**Pros and Cons of each approach:**

*   **Lodash `sortBy`**:
    *   Pros:
        *   Can sort arrays in both ascending and descending orders using different methods (e.g., `.sortBy()` for ascending, `.orderBy()` for descending).
        *   Supports sorting based on multiple properties.
    *   Cons:
        *   May perform slower than native JavaScript sorting methods due to the overhead of the Lodash library.
*   **Lodash `orderBy`**:
    *   Pros:
        *   Specifically designed for sorting in descending order, which can be more efficient than using `.sortBy()` and then reversing the result.
        *   Can sort arrays in both ascending and descending orders using different methods (e.g., `.sort((a, b) => b.value - a.value)`).
    *   Cons:
        *   Only supports sorting based on a single property.

**Other considerations:**

*   Both `sortBy` and `orderBy` functions use the `Array.prototype.sort()` method under the hood, which has a time complexity of O(n log n). However, Lodash may introduce additional overhead due to its library code.
*   The choice between `sortBy` and `orderBy` ultimately depends on the specific requirements of your application. If you need more control over the sorting process or want to sort arrays in multiple ways, `.sortBy()` might be a better option.

**Library:**

The Lodash library is used in both benchmark test cases. Lodash is a popular JavaScript utility library that provides a wide range of functions for tasks such as string manipulation, array manipulation, and object manipulation.

**Special JS feature/syntax:**

None mentioned in the provided JSON, but it's worth noting that some features like `async/await` or `promises` are not typically used in microbenchmarking, as they can introduce additional overhead due to context switching. In this case, both benchmark test cases use synchronous code.

**Alternatives:**

If you prefer native JavaScript methods over Lodash, you can implement the sorting logic using the following methods:

*   For ascending order: `arr.sort((a, b) => a.value - b.value)`
*   For descending order: `arr.sort((a, b) => b.value - a.value)`

Related benchmarks:

Lodash sortBy vs orderBy fixed 4.17.11 (version: 0)

Lodash sortBy vs orderBy

Comparing performance of: _.sortBy vs _.orderBy

Created: 6 years ago by: Guest

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_.sortBy

_.orderBy

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