javascriptloopswhile-looptimingevent-loop

Javascript run loop for specified time

I have a function that interfaces with a telephony program and calls people. I want to know, is there a method that I can use to call folks for a certain amount of time?

I'd like to run a loop like this:

    while (flag = 0) {
        call(people);

        if (<ten minutes have passed>) {
            flag = 1;
        }
    }

Any help would be appreciated.

Solution

  • You probably want the setTimeout() function.

    Something like this should work (untested):

    var keepCalling = true;

setTimeout(function () {
  keepCalling = false;
}, 60000);

while (keepCalling) {
  // callPeople();
}
    body {
  height: 100vh;
  margin: 0;
}

body:hover {
  background: yellow;
}

    An alternative method if you're having problems with setTimeout():

    var startTime = Date.now();

while ((Date.now() - startTime) < 60000) {
  // callPeople();
}
    body {
  height: 100vh;
  margin: 0;
}

body:hover {
  background: yellow;
}