How Web Workers Saved My JavaScript App from Performance Hell
Ever had your app freeze because JavaScript decided to hog the main thread? Been there. One day, I found myself fighting a losing battle against laggy UI and frozen buttons… until I discovered Web Workers. They let you run scripts in the background, keeping your app smooth while they do the heavy lifting. Want to know how I used them to fix my app’s performance issues?
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Ever had your app freeze because JavaScript decided to hog the main thread?
Been there.
One day, I found myself fighting a losing battle against laggy UI and frozen buttons… until I discovered Web Workers.
They let you run scripts in the background, keeping your app smooth while they do the heavy lifting.
Want to know how I used them to fix my app’s performance issues?