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setTimeout vs requestAnimationFrame for UI updates
A browser UI needs smooth visual updates while the user drags and scrolls. Would you schedule that work with setTimeout or requestAnimationFrame?
- Use setTimeout
- Use requestAnimationFrame
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setTimeout vs requestAnimationFrame for UI updates: commit to a direction, justify it with the prompt constraints, and explain when the alternative wins.
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