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# [Performance: Intersection Observer V.S Scroll Event Listeners](https://koketsomawasha.hashnode.dev/performance-intersection-observer-vs-scroll-event-listeners?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

With the advent of the Intersection Observer through the Observer API, fully supported by modern browsers, the fundamental question I was plagued with was if it indeed the better alternative to scroll listeners from a performance perspective. Prior t...

Jan 12, 2021 · 3 min read · koketsomawasha.hashnode.dev  
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