Yes, you can still use Lodash
The article defends the use of Lodash despite the criticism it has received since the introduction of ES6. While ES6 provides native methods for arrays and objects, Lodash offers highly specific and situational utilities that are not included in native JS. The article addresses concerns about bundle size by mentioning that Lodash is often already present in node_modules
and can be selectively imported or used individually. It highlights that Lodash and vanilla JS have different purposes and showcases examples where Lodash offers advantages in handling different data sources. The article emphasizes that using Lodash saves time and effort by leveraging battle-tested code developed by a dedicated team. It also praises Lodash for its clean and readable syntax, allowing developers to think more abstractly. In conclusion, the article argues that Lodash remains valuable, fast, modular, and fully-featured despite not being essential in the current JavaScript landscape.
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