throttle (leading/trailing)
Comes up in: Coding, UI coding
This concept is being written. It gets the full five steps — explanation, predict, interview angle, practice with tests, and review cards. Here is exactly what it will cover, so you can study it elsewhere in the meantime.
What it covers
- timestamp vs timer throttle
- trailing call with latest args
- difference from debounce with a timeline diagram
- rAF throttling for scroll
Words you will know
What you will practise
- implement
- choose debounce vs throttle for 6 scenarios
Interview questions this answers
- Implement
throttle. How is it different from debounce?