javascript-timers Flashcards
1
Q
What is a “callback” function?
A
function passed to another function as an argument
2
Q
Besides adding an event listener callback function to an element or the document, what is one way to delay the execution of a JavaScript function until some point in the future?
A
setTimeout() function
3
Q
How can you set up a function to be called repeatedly without using a loop?
A
setInterval() function
4
Q
What is the default time delay if you omit the delay parameter from setTimeout() or setInterval()?
A
zero milliseconds, immediately
5
Q
What do setTimeout() and setInterval() return?
A
the id used to cancel the interval/timeout