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Denounce vs settimeout functions in JS

The document explains the concepts of setTimeout and debounce in JavaScript. setTimeout executes a function once after a specified delay, while debounce ensures a function executes only after a period of inactivity, preventing excessive calls. It provides use cases for both methods and suggests when to use each one.

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Denounce vs settimeout functions in JS

The document explains the concepts of setTimeout and debounce in JavaScript. setTimeout executes a function once after a specified delay, while debounce ensures a function executes only after a period of inactivity, preventing excessive calls. It provides use cases for both methods and suggests when to use each one.

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Debounce

setTimeout

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What is setTimeout?
setTimeout executes a function once
after a specified delay.
Example
What is Debounce?
Debounce ensures a function executes
only after a period of inactivity.
Example
A search input field that makes API
calls only after typing stops.
debounce setTimeout

Purpose

Delays execution Delays execution


until after inactivity once
Repeated
Calls

Clears previous timer Each call creates a


before starting a new timer
new one
Example
Use Cases

Preventing excessive Delaying execution


API calls (e.g., (e.g., hide a message
search inputs) after 5s)
Which One Should You
Use?

when you just need a delay


setTimeout
before running code once.

when you want to prevent


debounce
frequent function execution.
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