What are best practices for using mouse events?

Best practices for using mouse events in JavaScript ensure efficient and effective handling of user interactions. By following these guidelines, developers can create smoother and more responsive web applications.

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// Example of best practices for mouse events in JavaScript

// Function to handle mouse click event
function handleClick(event) {
    console.log(`Mouse clicked at coordinates: (${event.clientX}, ${event.clientY})`);
}

// Adding event listener for mouse click
const button = document.getElementById('myButton');
button.addEventListener('click', handleClick);

// Debouncing to prevent excessive event firing
let debounceTimer;
function debounce(func, delay) {
    return function(...args) {
        clearTimeout(debounceTimer);
        debounceTimer = setTimeout(() => func.apply(this, args), delay);
    };
}

// Use debounce for mouse move events to improve performance
const handleMouseMove = debounce((event) => {
    console.log(`Mouse is moving at: (${event.clientX}, ${event.clientY})`);
}, 200);

document.addEventListener('mousemove', handleMouseMove);
        

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