Debounce and Throttle are two patterns for controlling how often a function is executed in response to rapid events (typing, scrolling, resizing).

• Debounce — Execute after a pause in events
• Throttle — Execute at maximum intervals
• Leading Option — Execute immediately, then debounce
• Use Cases — When to use each pattern
• Debounce vs Throttle — Key differences at a glance

Debounce: Wait for pause, then execute (search, autocomplete). Throttle: Execute at max rate (scroll, resize, animation). Both prevent excessive function calls.

• MDN: Debounce