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requestAnimationFrame()

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Topic: Scheduling Tasks
Unit title: requestAnimationFrame()
Categories: Method
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Explanation: The browser API method that schedules a function to be called before the next repaint, ensuring smooth animations by syncing with the browser's refresh rate. it's commonly used to update the position of elements in animations or games.

Browser compatibility:
  • The chrome browser supports this feature starting from version 24
  • The edge browser supports this feature starting from version 12
  • The firefox browser supports this feature starting from version 23
  • The safari browser supports this feature starting from version 7
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