Benchmark: Ramda vs. Lodash equality

HTML Preparation code:

<script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/ramda/0.25.0/ramda.min.js"></script>
<script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/lodash.js/4.17.5/lodash.min.js"></script>
<script src="https://cdn.rawgit.com/ivolovikov/fastest-clone/master/index.js"></script>
<script src='https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/g/lodash@4(lodash.min.js+lodash.fp.min.js)'></script>

Script Preparation code:

// intial data
var source = {a:1,b:1,c:1,d:1,e:1,f:1,g:1,h:{a:-1,b:1,c:1,d:1,e:1,f:1,g:1}};
var source2 = {a:1,b:1,c:1,d:1,e:1,f:1,g:1,h:{a:-1,b:1,c:1,d:1,e:1,f:1,g:1}};

Tests:

Lodash
var result = _.isEqual(source);
Ramda without relying on currying or composition
var result = R.equals(source);

Rendered benchmark preparation results:

Suite status: <idle, ready to run>

Previous results

Test case name	Result
Lodash
Ramda without relying on currying or composition

Fastest: N/A

Slowest: N/A

Latest run results:

Run details: (Test run date: 11 months ago)

User agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; Intel Mac OS X 10_15_7) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/18.5 Safari/605.1.15

Browser/OS: Safari 18 on Mac OS X 10.15.7

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Test name	Executions per second
Lodash	2455183.8 Ops/sec
Ramda without relying on currying or composition	84966408.0 Ops/sec

Autogenerated LLM Summary (model llama3.2:3b, generated one year ago):

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Let's dive into the world of JavaScript microbenchmarks.

**Benchmark Overview**

The provided benchmark, "Ramda vs. Lodash equality", compares the performance of two popular JavaScript libraries: Ramda and Lodash, for performing equality checks on an object. The benchmark also includes a third option, Fastest Clone, which is not a well-known library but claims to provide fast and efficient clone operations.

**Benchmark Preparation Code**

The preparation code sets up two objects, `source` and `source2`, with identical properties and values, except for the property `h` in `source` being an object with a negative value. The scripts include the necessary libraries: Ramda, Lodash, and Fastest Clone.

**Test Cases**

There are two individual test cases:

1. **Lodash**: The benchmark definition uses Lodash's `isEqual` function to compare `source` and `source2`.
2. **Ramda without relying on currying or composition**: This test case uses Ramda's `equals` function, which is a simple comparison function that returns `true` if the two arguments are equal.

**Options Compared**

The benchmark compares the performance of Lodash's `isEqual` function with Ramda's `equals` function. Fastest Clone is not used in this specific benchmark, but its presence indicates an interest in exploring alternative libraries for clone operations.

**Pros and Cons**

1. **Lodash (`isEqual`)**:
	* Pros: Widely adopted and well-maintained library with a large community.
	* Cons: May have overhead due to its comprehensive feature set and multiple dependencies (e.g., fp.js).
2. **Ramda (`equals`)**:
	* Pros: More lightweight and focused on functional programming concepts, making it suitable for tasks like equality checks.
	* Cons: Smaller community compared to Lodash, which may impact support and documentation.

**Other Considerations**

When choosing a library for equality checks or clone operations, consider the following factors:

1. **Performance**: Benchmark different libraries and implementations to determine which one outperforms others in your specific use case.
2. **Feature set**: If you need additional features like data transformations or functional programming tools, consider Lodash's broader feature set.
3. **Community support**: Look for libraries with active communities and documentation, ensuring easier integration and troubleshooting.

**Fastest Clone**

As mentioned earlier, Fastest Clone is not a well-known library. It may provide fast clone operations, but its popularity and maintainability are unclear. If you're interested in exploring alternative clone libraries, consider:

1. **Lodash's `cloneDeep`**: A more lightweight option than Lodash's full clone functionality.
2. **Ramda's `clone`**: Provides a simple cloning function without the need for currying or composition.

**Special JS Features/Syntax**

There are no specific JavaScript features or syntax mentioned in this benchmark. However, if you're interested in exploring alternative approaches to equality checks or clone operations, consider:

1. **ES6 Object Equality Checks**: Use `===` and `!==` operators for simple object comparisons.
2. **JSON Serialization**: Compare objects by serializing them as JSON strings using `JSON.stringify()`.

By understanding the pros and cons of each library and considering additional factors, you can make informed decisions about choosing the right library for your specific use case.

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Lodash

Ramda without relying on currying or composition

Suite status: <idle, ready to run>

Fastest: N/A

Slowest: N/A

Autogenerated LLM Summary (model llama3.2:3b, generated one year ago):