Debouncing vs Throttling: Debounce for Inputs, Throttle for UI

Debouncing vs Throttling — simple but powerful ⚡ I used to mix these up a lot. Here’s the easiest way to think about it: Debounce → waits until you stop Example: typing in a search bar → API call fires after you finish typing Throttle → runs at a fixed interval Example: scrolling → function runs every few ms, not constantly 👉 Debounce = fewer calls, better for inputs 👉 Throttle = smoother UI, better for continuous actions Small concept, but it makes a big difference in performance. #Frontend #JavaScript #WebPerformance

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