JavaScript · Other globals and patterns

Debounce

Delays a function until calls stop, which is ideal for search inputs and resize handlers.

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Syntax

debounce(fn, ms)

Example

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function debounce(fn, ms) { let id; return (...args) => { clearTimeout(id); id = setTimeout(() => fn(...args), ms); }; }
const log = debounce(console.log, 10);
log("once");
console.log("scheduled");

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