Jake Archibald on the web browser event loop, setTimeout, micro tasks, requestAnimationFrame, ...

Why it was recommended

actually making it both entertaining and easily grokable!

Strong recommendationwattengard · Original2018-10

What it covers

Jake Archibald's JSConf.Asia 2018 talk "In the Loop" explains the browser event loop, covering tasks, microtasks, requestAnimationFrame, and how rendering interleaves with. It is for someone who already knows the basic terms and wants the next step.

Video details

Channel

JSConf

Length

35 min 12 sec

Year

2018

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