<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>The fetch API in JavaScript allows making HTTP requests, working with promises for request completion.</li><li>For real-time suggestions in a search bar, fetch requests are made as the user types.</li><li>Repeated fetch requests can be inefficient when multiple requests are made for each typed character.</li><li>Using a debounce function delays fetch requests until the user stops typing.</li><li>Even with debounce, there can be issues if the user types quickly after the delay.</li><li>AbortController in modern browsers allows canceling requests before completion.</li><li>An example is shown with an input field to search for posts, canceling previous requests if new ones are made.</li><li>AbortController helps improve performance by canceling ongoing requests to prevent unnecessary API calls.</li></ul>

❌ ✈️ How to cancel Javascript API request with AbortController

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