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Throttling data requests with React Hooks

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John Reilly
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2,662
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The tutorial explores how to manage a large number of HTTP requests in a React application by implementing a custom throttling mechanism using a React Hook. Initially, the process of firing 10,000 HTTP requests in parallel is outlined, revealing significant browser performance issues, such as unresponsiveness and failed requests due to resource limitations. To address these challenges, a "useThrottleRequests" hook is introduced, which efficiently manages the number of concurrent requests, keeping the browser responsive and providing users with real-time progress updates. The tutorial demonstrates the implementation of this hook in a practical application that fetches GitHub contributors' blog URLs, showcasing its effectiveness in maintaining browser performance and enhancing user experience.