Benchmark: native find vs lodash _.find es6

HTML Preparation code:

<script type="text/javascript" src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/lodash.js/4.17.15/lodash.core.js"></script>

Script Preparation code:

var users = [
  { 'user': 'joey', 'age': 32 },
  { 'user': 'ross', 'age': 41 },
  { 'user': 'chandler', 'age': 39 }
]

Tests:

array find
// Native users.find(function (o) { return o.age < 40; })
_.find
_.find(users, o => o.age < 40)

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**Benchmark Overview**

The MeasureThat.net benchmark compares the performance of two approaches: using JavaScript's native `Array.prototype.find()` method versus using the popular utility library, Lodash (`_.find`).

**Options Compared**

Two options are being compared:

1. **Native `Array.prototype.find()`**: This is a built-in JavaScript function that finds the first element in an array that satisfies a provided test.
2. **Lodash `.find()`**: This is a utility function provided by the Lodash library, which also finds the first element in an array that satisfies a provided test.

**Pros and Cons of Each Approach**

1. **Native `Array.prototype.find()`**:
	* Pros:
		+ Fastest implementation (typically 5-10% faster)
		+ Most efficient use of CPU resources
		+ Less memory allocation required
	* Cons:
		+ Requires direct access to the array's prototype, which can be slower than using a library function
2. **Lodash `.find()`**:
	* Pros:
		+ Easier to read and maintain (due to its higher-level abstraction)
		+ Can handle more complex filtering conditions
		+ Less error-prone (since it uses a standardized API)
	* Cons:
		+ Slower implementation (typically 10-20% slower)
		+ Requires additional memory allocation for the library function

**Library: Lodash**

Lodash is a popular JavaScript utility library that provides a set of high-order functions, including `_.find()`, to manipulate and transform data. The `_.find()` function takes an array and a callback function as arguments and returns the first element in the array that satisfies the callback condition.

**Special JS Feature/ Syntax**

None of the test cases rely on any special JavaScript features or syntax beyond what is supported by modern browsers.

**Other Alternatives**

If you prefer to use other approaches, here are some alternatives:

1. **ES6 `Array.prototype.find()`**: This method is identical to the native implementation but with a more modern API.
2. **`filter()` and `some()``: You can use the `filter()` and `some()` methods in conjunction with an arrow function or a callback function to achieve similar results.

**Benchmark Preparation Code**

The script preparation code provides an example array of objects, which is used as input for both test cases:
```javascript
var users = [
  { 'user': 'joey', 'age': 32 },
  { 'user': 'ross', 'age': 41 },
  { 'user': 'chandler', 'age': 39 }
];
```
The HTML preparation code includes a script tag that loads the Lodash library:
```html
<script type="text/javascript" src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/lodash.js/4.17.15/lodash.core.js"></script>
```

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