Benchmark: object is empty : lodash vs jquery

HTML Preparation code:


<script src='https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.3.1/jquery.js'></script>
<script src='https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/lodash.js/4.17.5/lodash.min.js'></script>

Tests:

jquery
const obj = { "1": { id: 1, name: 'oke', level: 0, }, "2": { id: 1, name: 'oke', level: 0, }, } $.isEmptyObject(obj);
lodash
const obj = { "1": { id: 1, name: 'oke', level: 0, }, "2": { id: 1, name: 'oke', level: 0, }, } _.isEmpty(obj);

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**Benchmark Definition**
The `object is empty : lodash vs jquery` benchmark compares the performance of two popular JavaScript libraries: Lodash and jQuery, specifically when checking if an object is empty using their respective methods (`_.isEmpty()` and `$.isEmptyObject()`).

**Options Compared**

1. **Lodash (`.isEmpty()` method)**:
	* Pros:
		+ Optimized for performance and memory usage.
		+ Uses a simple and efficient algorithm to check if an object is empty.
	* Cons:
		+ May be less readable or intuitive for developers unfamiliar with Lodash.
2. **jQuery ( `$isEmptyObject()` method)**:
	* Pros:
		+ More widely recognized and used by developers, potentially reducing the learning curve.
		+ May provide more features or functionality around object checking.
	* Cons:
		+ Larger in size compared to Lodash, which could impact performance.
		+ Algorithm may be less optimized for certain edge cases.

**Other Considerations**

* The benchmark focuses on comparing the two libraries' performance when checking if an object is empty. Other factors like memory usage, code readability, and maintainability might not be directly addressed in this specific test.
* No special JavaScript features or syntax are being tested; the focus is on the libraries themselves.

**Library Descriptions**

1. **Lodash**: A popular JavaScript utility library that provides a wide range of functions for tasks such as:
	* String manipulation
	* Array processing
	* Object manipulation (e.g., `isEmpty()`)
	* Function execution and caching
	* Miscellaneous utilities like `each()` and `map()`
2. **jQuery**: A widely-used JavaScript library primarily designed for DOM manipulation and event handling, but also includes utility functions like `$isEmptyObject()`.

**Alternative Approaches**

1. **Native JavaScript implementation**: One could implement an empty object check using native JavaScript methods like `Object.keys()` or `for...in` loop to iterate over the object's properties. This approach would eliminate the need for external libraries and provide a baseline for comparison.
2. **Other libraries or frameworks**: Depending on the specific requirements, other libraries like Underscore.js (another utility library similar to Lodash) or frameworks like React or Angular might be considered alternatives.

Keep in mind that the choice of library ultimately depends on the project's specific needs, and this benchmark serves as a starting point for comparing performance differences between two popular options.

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