What is `Intl.Collator` used for and why is string comparison with `localeCompare()` important?

Explanation

Intl.Collator is used for locale-sensitive string comparison, ensuring correct sorting based on language-specific rules. Using localeCompare() is crucial for accurate sorting of non-ASCII characters like accents.

Key points

Intl.Collator enables language-specific sorting
localeCompare() considers accents and case for accurate sorting
Unicode code points can lead to incorrect sorting of non-ASCII characters
Simple < > comparison is not suitable for locale-aware sorting

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