Nate Wittnam thinks this is interesting: Among the simplest functions to grasp are _.keys, _.values, and _.pluck. Both _.keys and _.values are named according to their functionality, which is to take an object and return an array of its keys or values From 2. First-Class Functions and Applicative Programming from Functional JavaScript by Michael Fogus Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Released: June 2013 Note SQL like underscore functions Share this highlight http://www.safaribooksonline.com/a/functional-javascript/75523/ Twitter Facebook Google Plus Email Get Instant Access Now Start a Free Trial Have an account? Sign in. Minimise Unlock the rest of Functional JavaScript and 30,000 other books and videos By clicking this box, you confirm that you have read and agree to the terms and conditions of our Membership Agreement, and you understand that when your trial period ends, you will be required to provide billing information if you wish to continue using the service. Unlock the rest of this book Start a Free 10-Day Trial loading Learn about Safari for Business Have an account? Sign in.