What are some useful lodash utility functions?

Can you tell me about some useful lodash utility functions?

Sure! Lodash is a JavaScript library that provides utility functions for common programming tasks. Some useful functions include _.map, _.filter, and _.debounce. Do you want to know more about a specific function?

What does the _.debounce function do?

The _.debounce function creates a debounced version of a function that delays its execution until after a specified wait time has elapsed since the last time it was invoked. This is useful for optimizing performance in scenarios like handling user input.

Can you give me an example of how to use _.map?

Absolutely! If you have an array of numbers and you want to double each number, you can use _.map like this: _.map([1, 2, 3], n => n * 2) which will return [2, 4, 6].

Thanks! Are there any other utility libraries similar to lodash?

Yes, there are several alternatives like Underscore.js, Ramda, and even native JavaScript methods that can achieve similar results.