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JavaScript has come a long way, now incorporating features like deep copying, which we once depended on libraries like lodash for. Today, using an entire library for such tasks when JavaScript handles them natively might seem unnecessary.
Yeah but still not for difference, union, unique… and not for the by methods for each of these… Then of course there’s zip and unzip methods too… we haven’t even gotten past the array methods… And don’t get me started on the collection methods.
I think yours is a common misconception though. Lodash is a toolset, it’s not meant to polyfill missing features of JavaScript. Yes some people use it that way. But those people are using a fraction of Lodash’s features.
There are so many common tools - like the ones I’ve mentioned - that are unlikely to be implemented in the JS spec… I doubt we’ll ever see pipe, compose or curry functions, for example.
So I’d caution against writing it off just because JS has added some array methods. And remember, jQuery just dropped the beta for v4 ;)
Thank you for sharing your perspective! You're absolutely right that JavaScript has evolved with native features, including deep copying. While it's true that some lodash functionalities can be replicated with native JavaScript, many developers still find Lodash valuable for its comprehensive utility functions, convenience and ease of use in the development process. Also it often comes down to personal preference and project requirements. Appreciate your input!
I totally get the thing about personal preference. Lots of folks stick to jQuery for DOM manipulation because it’s comfy and speeds things up. I’ve had my fair share of fun with these libraries, so no issues there. But they do gloss over the details, which isn’t always great for newbies. Even though this blog might not be newbie-central, it’s something to think about. It’s all about understanding what’s under the library’s hood — we should be aiming for a ‘deep copy’ of knowledge, not just a ‘shallow copy.’ After all, we wouldn’t want our learning to be as superficial as a shallow clone, would we? Also good article, can’t wait to read your next ones.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! You make a valid point about the importance of delving into the details, especially for newcomers. I'm glad you enjoyed the article, and I'll certainly keep your feedback in mind for future posts. 😊
You can import individual modules from lodash so you can still benefit from it without importing the entire library.
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