javascript-timers Flashcards

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Q

What is a “callback” function?

A

a call back function is a function passed into another function as an argument, which is then invoked inside the outer function to complete some kind of routine or action.

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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

you can set it with a timer global object - setTimeout or setInterval

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3
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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 seconds

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What do setTimeout() and setInterval() return?

A

a positive integeter that can be used to stop them when you need it

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