javascript-timers Flashcards

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Q

What is a “callback” function?

A

when function is passed onto another function as an argument then invoked inside the outer function to complete a task.

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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().

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How can you set up a function to be called repeatedly without using a loop?

A

setInterval().

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4
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What is the default time delay if you omit the delay parameter from setTimeout() or setInterval()?

A

0 milliseconds

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What do setTimeout() and setInterval() return?

A

setTimeout() –> positive integer value + id

setInterval() –> positive integer value + id

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