Implement Debounce with Maximum Wait Time

Problem Statement

Standard debounce can potentially never execute if calls keep coming. In critical applications, we need a guarantee that the function will execute within a maximum time window. Implement a debounce with maxWait.

Requirements

Implement a debounce(func, wait, options) function where:

• maxWait (number) - maximum time the function can be delayed
• If maxWait is reached, function executes regardless of ongoing calls
• After maxWait execution, the cycle resets
• Standard debounce behavior applies within maxWait window

Example Usage

Real-world Context

• Analytics event batching with SLA guarantees
• Real-time collaboration (periodic sync even during active editing)
• Progress indicators that must update within reasonable time

Follow-up Questions

1. How does this interact with leading/trailing options?
2. What's the relationship between wait and maxWait values?
3. How would you test the maxWait behavior?