Benchmark: switch vs arrow functions returned JSON

Tests:

switch
const getAnimals = (n) => { switch (n) { case 'Lion': return 'Rei Leão Ahhhhhh'; case 'Chicken': return 'A galinha pintadinha'; } return '404'; } getAnimals('Lion')
Arrow functions JSON
const getAnimals = (n) => ({ 'Lion':'Rei Leão Ahhhhhh', 'Chicken':'A galinha pintadinha' }[n] || '404') getAnimals('Lion')

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The benchmark compares two approaches:

1. **Switch statement**: The `switch` statement is used to execute different blocks of code based on the value of a variable.
2. **Arrow functions with JSON lookup**: This approach uses an arrow function to return a value from a JSON object based on a provided key.

**Pros and Cons:**

* **Switch statement**:
	+ Pros: Can be more readable and maintainable for simple cases, as it explicitly states the condition and the code to execute.
	+ Cons: Can be slower due to the overhead of branching and may not perform well with large numbers of cases.
* **Arrow functions with JSON lookup**:
	+ Pros: Can be faster and more concise, as it eliminates the need for explicit branching. It's also a good fit for situations where the data is already in a structured format (like a JSON object).
	+ Cons: May require more code to achieve the same result, making it less readable for some developers.

**Library usage:** None of the provided benchmark definitions use external libraries.

**Special JS feature/syntax:** The `Arrow functions` syntax (`const getAnimals = (n) => { ... }`) is a modern JavaScript feature introduced in ECMAScript 2015. It allows for concise and expressive function definitions, often replacing traditional `function` declarations.

**Benchmark preparation code:** The provided script preparation code includes the actual benchmark definition, which defines two functions: `getAnimals` with a switch statement and another one using arrow functions with JSON lookup. There is no additional setup or configuration required to run these benchmarks.

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switch

Arrow functions JSON

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