Application
Debouncing finds practical use in various scenarios within web development. For instance, it can be used in implementing suggestive text features. Here, we wait for the user to pause typing for a few seconds before offering suggestions. With debouncing, we ensure that suggestions are only provided after a brief pause, preventing constant updates with each keystroke.
Another application of debouncing is in content-heavy webpages like Facebook and Twitter. As users scroll through their feeds, frequent firing of the scroll event can lead to performance issues, especially with numerous videos and images to load. By implementing debouncing, we can regulate the frequency of the scroll event, reducing the performance impact and creating a smoother browsing experience.
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Debouncing in JavaScript
Debouncing is a technique in programming that helps prevent time-consuming tasks from being triggered so frequently that they slow down the performance of a web page. In simpler terms, it controls how often a function is called.