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Mastering the Game Loop: The Heartbeat of Smooth Web Games

This is a submission for the Web Game Challenge: One Byte Explainer

Explainer

The game loop is the heartbeat of every game. It repeatedly updates the game state (movement, collisions, etc.) and renders the changes on the screen. In HTML5, requestAnimationFrame() ensures smooth animation and optimal performance for the game loop.

Additional Context

This explainer focuses on the game loop, which is crucial for controlling game flow. It’s especially important in web games using the HTML5 canvas element to ensure smooth, efficient gameplay.

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