Render Loop

Definitions

1. A continuous loop — typically running at 30, 60, or higher frames per second — that repeatedly clears the frame buffer, processes input, updates game/scene state, and draws the next frame. In browsers this is driven by requestAnimationFrame; in game engines by the main game loop.

   In plain English: An endlessly repeating cycle that redraws what you see on screen many times per second to create smooth animation or gameplay.

   Example: "The render loop runs at 60 fps, calling update() then draw() each frame — any hitch over 16ms and you see a stutter."

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• Draw
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