debounce

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Debounce' is a way to ensure that a function in a computer program isn't run too often. This term is often used when dealing with things like button presses or mouse clicks in a program.

Examples in Different Contexts

In community-driven platforms that gather feedback, 'debounce' ensures each user's input is captured once. An impact leader might share, 'We implemented debounce to prevent repeated submissions and gather accurate feedback.'

Practice Scenarios

Robotics

Scenario:

There's a strange behavior with our new robot model's motion sensor. It's providing fluctuating readings which might be affecting its navigational ability.

Response:

I agree. Debouncing the sensor might help in avoiding these sporadic readings and improve the robot's navigation.

Academics

Scenario:

The student feedback system appears to be taking longer than usual to process responses. Could this be due to server load or a glitch in the system?

Response:

It might well be server load. If we debounce the 'submit' button, it could reduce the server requests and speed up the process.