Explain the differences between debounce and throttle, and when to use each.

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Debounce: like an elevator waiting — it keeps the door open as long as someone is entering, only closing when no one is coming in anymore. Throttle: like a bus — it departs every 10 minutes, regardless of how many people are waiting.

Explain the differences between debounce and throttle, and when to use each.

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