⚔️ Throttling vs Debouncing

Feature Throttling Debouncing Definition Executes function at regular intervals Executes function after a pause Behavior Ignores calls made during the wait period Cancels previous calls and waits for inactivity Use Case When you want to ensure the function runs every X ms When you want the function to run only after user stops typing/clicking Example Resize event, scroll event, button spam prevention Search input, form validation, autocomplete Code Trigger Runs periodically during the event stream Runs once after the event stream ends Visual ⏱️⏱️⏱️... Controlled bursts ➖➖➖

Apr 11, 2025 - 15:57
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⚔️ Throttling vs Debouncing
Feature Throttling Debouncing
Definition Executes function at regular intervals Executes function after a pause
Behavior Ignores calls made during the wait period Cancels previous calls and waits for inactivity
Use Case When you want to ensure the function runs every X ms When you want the function to run only after user stops typing/clicking
Example Resize event, scroll event, button spam prevention Search input, form validation, autocomplete
Code Trigger Runs periodically during the event stream Runs once after the event stream ends
Visual ⏱️⏱️⏱️... Controlled bursts ➖➖➖

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