🔁 Debouncing

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Definition:
Debouncing is a programming pattern used to limit the rate at which a function is executed. Specifically, it ensures that the function is only called after a specified delay has passed since the last time the event was triggered.

In practice, every time the event fires, the previously scheduled function execution is canceled and a new one is scheduled. This means the function will only run after the user has stopped performing the action for a given period of time.

Key Characteristics:

• Delays execution until after a certain period of inactivity.
• Resets the timer each time the event is triggered.
• Only the last event in a series of rapid events is processed.

Common Use Cases:

• Handling input in search boxes.
• Resizing windows.
• Auto-saving form content after typing stops.