throttling
Bound how often work runs while events continue arriving.
Use this when Continuous scroll events trigger expensive work faster than the UI needs it.
without the term
“While scroll events keep arriving, run this update at a bounded rate and preserve the final value.”
with the term · How do you ask a model for throttling?
Throttle this handler at the required rate. Specify leading/trailing behavior and test continuous input and teardown.
What is throttling?
Throttling caps an execution rate. In event handlers, it can keep periodic updates flowing while debounce waits for a quiet period. API providers also use throttling to describe quota enforcement, so specify the behavior.
Why does throttling matter when vibe coding?
An agent can replace a throttle with debounce and make feedback disappear during continuous input.
How do you do throttling?
Choose leading and trailing behavior and a maximum rate. Check continuous events, the final value, and teardown using a controlled clock.
What goes wrong with throttling?
A client-side throttle does not enforce a server quota. Dropping intermediate work is unsafe when every event must be processed.
Sources for this entry
- MDN: Throttle
Throttling bounds invocation rate during continuous events; debouncing waits for a pause.
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