Overview
The throttling package provides async helper classes for implementing throttling and debouncing in Dart applications. It enables developers to control the rate at which functions are executed, preventing excessive calls during rapid events such as user input or network requests. With built-in listener support, it simplifies managing delayed or rate-limited operations across platforms. Ideal for optimizing performance in reactive UIs and real-time data handling.
Use cases
- Rate-limiting user input events
- Optimizing network request frequency
- Improving UI responsiveness
- Managing real-time data updates
- Reducing redundant computations
- Handling scroll or resize events
Key features
- Throttling and debouncing utilities
- Async-compatible with listeners
- Cross-platform support
- Simple API for rate limiting
- Built-in cancellation handling
- Support for both sync and async functions
Suitable for
- Developers building responsive Flutter apps
- Teams needing event rate control
- Apps with frequent user interactions
- Real-time data processing scenarios
- Performance-critical applications
Considerations
- Requires understanding of async flow
- May add latency if thresholds are too strict
- Not suitable for immediate execution needs
- Listeners must be managed to avoid memory leaks
- Best used with state management patterns