What are the differences between throttling and debouncing?

What are the differences between throttling and debouncing?

Throttling and debouncing are both techniques used to control the rate of function execution. Throttling limits the number of times a function can be called over time, while debouncing ensures that a function is only called after a certain period of inactivity.

Can you give me examples of when to use each?

Sure! Use throttling for scenarios like scrolling or resizing events where you want to limit the number of times a function runs. Use debouncing for input fields where you want to wait until the user has stopped typing before executing a function.

What are some common use cases for throttling?

Common use cases for throttling include handling scroll events, API calls during window resizing, and limiting the rate of button clicks.

And what about debouncing?

Debouncing is commonly used in search input fields, form submissions, and any situation where you want to wait for user input to settle before executing a function.