Benchmark: Lodash concat VS concat native

HTML Preparation code:

<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/lodash@4.17.15/lodash.min.js"></script>

Script Preparation code:

 var data = new Array(100);
 var data2 = new Array(100);

  for (var i = 0; i < data.length; ++i) {
    data[i] = [Math.random(), Math.random()];
    data2[i] = [Math.random(), Math.random()];
  }

Tests:

Lodash concat
let result = concat(data,data2)
native concat
let result = data.concat(data2)

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Let's break down the provided benchmark and explain what is being tested, compared, and their pros and cons.

**Benchmark Overview**

The benchmark compares the performance of two approaches to concatenate (join) two arrays in JavaScript: using Lodash's `concat` function and the native `concat` method.

**Lodash Concatenation**

* Library: Lodash is a popular JavaScript utility library that provides a wide range of functions for various tasks, including string manipulation, array operations, and more.
* Purpose: In this benchmark, Lodash's `concat` function is used to concatenate two arrays, `data` and `data2`.
* Considerations:
	+ Pros: Lodash is widely adopted and well-maintained, making it a reliable choice for many developers. The `concat` function is also relatively efficient.
	+ Cons: Using an external library like Lodash can introduce additional overhead in terms of size and complexity. Additionally, the benchmark may not accurately represent real-world scenarios where Lodash might not be used.

**Native Concatenation**

* Approach: The native `concat` method is used to concatenate two arrays, `data` and `data2`. This approach is built-in to JavaScript and does not rely on an external library.
* Considerations:
	+ Pros: Using the native `concat` method can provide a more accurate representation of real-world scenarios where developers might use this method directly. It also eliminates the overhead introduced by an external library.
	+ Cons: The performance of the native `concat` method may vary depending on the JavaScript engine and browser being used.

**Comparison**

The benchmark measures the execution speed of both approaches, with a higher value indicating faster performance. In this case, the native `concat` method outperforms Lodash's `concat` function.

**Other Alternatives**

If you're interested in exploring alternative approaches to concatenating arrays, here are a few options:

* `Array.prototype.push.apply()`: This approach involves using the `push` method to add elements to an array and then returning the modified array. While this method can be more efficient than concatenation for large datasets, it may not be as convenient or readable.
* `Array.prototype.concat()`: Some browsers have deprecated the use of `concat()` as a method name, but it's still available in some older browsers. This approach is similar to the native `concat` method but uses the deprecated syntax.

**Special JavaScript Feature or Syntax**

In this benchmark, there is no special JavaScript feature or syntax being tested. However, if you're interested in exploring other options, you could consider testing features like:

* Arrow functions
* Destructuring assignment
* Classes and prototypes

Keep in mind that these features might not be relevant to array concatenation performance.

Overall, the benchmark provides a useful comparison between two approaches to concatenating arrays in JavaScript. By understanding the pros and cons of each approach, developers can make informed decisions about which method to use in their own projects.

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