Welcome to the world of Debouncing! This technique enhances user experiences and optimizes performance in your application. Let's delve into the details.
- Typing Slow: 200ms
- Typing Fast: 30ms
Imagine a scenario where a user is typing in a search query. Without debouncing, the system might make numerous unnecessary API calls, causing delays and inefficiency.
Consider an example involving 1000 users equipped with iPhone Pro Max, each typing 14 characters:
- Without Debouncing: 14 letters * 1000 users = 14,000 API Calls
- With Debouncing: 3 API Calls * 1000 users = 3,000 API Calls
Debouncing dramatically reduces the number of API calls, ensuring both a smoother user experience and optimal system performance.
But how does debouncing work? Let's break it down.
- If the difference between two keystrokes is less than 200ms, we refrain from making an API call, effectively declining it.
- If the time interval between keystrokes is greater than 200ms, we initiate an API call and display the results. This happens because the user has paused typing, and there's a higher chance they're seeking suggestions.
In essence, debouncing allows your application to intelligently wait for user input while maintaining a highly performant system.
Debouncing is the secret ingredient that ensures your application is responsive, efficient, and provides a seamless user experience. By implementing this technique, you strike the perfect balance between showing results promptly and optimizing API calls, making your application a true performer.