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Demo 30

debounce concept

Debounce resets a timer so only the final burst action runs.

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Short answer

The key output order is search('js'). Debounce delays work and cancels the previous pending run.

Real-world bug this helps solve

The page, request, or runtime feels stuck because one piece of work monopolizes the event loop. Autocomplete, resize handlers, and validation often use debounce.

Common wrong assumption

Firing network search on every keystroke.

Fix direction

Move heavy work off the hot path, chunk it, stream it, cache it earlier, or run independent work in parallel.

Fixed code pattern
const work = items.map(loadItem);
const results = await Promise.all(work);
Visual proof

The console lane proves the visible order: search('js'). The active line and queues show why source order changed.

How to verify in a real app

Record blocked time or request duration before and after the fix; the event loop should stay responsive while work completes.

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