Debouncing Vs Throttling: Timing Is Everything In Software Engineering
Debouncing: wait until action stops before executing (e.g. search bar). Throttling: execute at consistent intervals (e.g. log scroll position every second). Key ideas for efficient event handling in software engineering.
Analogy to explain debouncing and throttling: Debouncing: Imagine you are typing a text message on your phone, but before sending it, you want to make sure the message is final. So, every time you type, you restart a mental timer (say 5 seconds). If you keep typing, the timer resets. Only when you stop typing for 5 seconds does the message get sent. Key Idea: "Wait until the action stops before executing." Real-life example: A search bar where the search is triggered only after the user stops typing. Throttling: Now imagine you are running a marathon, and every kilometer, you pause to drin...