The issue being discussed revolves around the behavior of JavaScript in web browsers, particularly when tabs become inactive. Browsers are known to pause JavaScript execution in inactive tabs, which can affect timers and lead to a perceived breakage in JavaScript functions. Users are advised to consider alternative solutions to preserve state, such as session management, instead of implementing a constant fake click event. This highlights the importance of understanding browser behavior in relation to memory management and script execution during periods of inactivity.
Some browsers pause JavaScript execution in inactive tabs, which can affect timers but doesn't erase variable tables.
After extended inactivity, it may seem like JavaScript is breaking due to memory issues, rather than actual coding errors.
Using localStorage or session management could preserve state better than relying on constant fake event triggers.
Utilizing a regular 'heartbeat' function can help keep the script active without the need for constant artificial event triggers.
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