Benchmark: Lodash.get vs Property dot notation bmt

HTML Preparation code:

<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/lodash/4.16.0/lodash.min.js"></script>

Script Preparation code:

var person = {name: {fname: 'hello'}, lastName: 'Corcino Alejo'};

Tests:

Lodash get
_.get(person, 'name.fname');
Native
person.name || person.name.fnamr

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Lodash get
Native

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Let's break down the benchmark and explain what's being tested.

**Benchmark Overview**

The benchmark compares two approaches to access nested properties in an object: Lodash's `_.get()` function and native property dot notation.

**Options Compared**

There are two test cases:

1. **Lodash.get**: This approach uses the Lodash library to access the nested property.
2. **Native**: This approach uses native JavaScript property dot notation to access the nested property.

**Pros and Cons of Each Approach**

### Lodash.get

Pros:

* Provides a more readable and maintainable way to access nested properties, especially for complex objects.
* Reduces the risk of typos or incorrect property names due to its explicit nature.

Cons:

* Introduces an additional library dependency, which may not be desirable for all use cases.
* May have a slight performance overhead due to the function call and object lookup.

### Native

Pros:

* No additional dependencies or overhead.
* Can be more efficient in terms of code execution speed, as it bypasses the Lodash function call.

Cons:

* Requires manual property notation, which can lead to typos or errors if not done correctly.
* May be less readable for complex objects with many nested properties.

**Library and Purpose**

The benchmark uses Lodash version 4.16.0. Lodash is a popular JavaScript utility library that provides a set of functional programming helpers, including `_.get()`. The purpose of `_.get()` is to provide a way to safely access nested properties in an object, handling cases where the property name might be missing or undefined.

**Special JS Feature or Syntax**

This benchmark does not use any special JavaScript features or syntax. It only relies on standard JavaScript and Lodash functionality.

**Other Alternatives**

If you're looking for alternatives to `_.get()` or native property dot notation, consider:

* Using a different utility library, such as underscore.js or moment.js.
* Implementing your own nested property access function using JavaScript loops and conditional statements.
* Using a alternative property accessor library, such as `property-access` or `deep-access`.

Keep in mind that each approach has its trade-offs, and the choice ultimately depends on your project's specific requirements and performance constraints.

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Lodash.get vs Property dot notation bmt (version: 0)

Comparing performance of: Lodash get vs Native

Created: 5 years ago by: Guest

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Lodash get

Native

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