timerPro

A lightweight JavaScript module for managing setTimeout and setInterval timers. This module works in both Node.js and the browser, providing an easy-to-use API for creating, clearing, and managing timers.

Installation

You can install timerpro via npm:

npm install timerpro

Or simply include it in your project by adding the JavaScript file.

Usage

The timerpro module allows you to set and manage named setTimeout and setInterval timers. You can also clear, reset, and clear all timers using the provided methods.

Importing the Module

Node.js

const timerPro = require('timerpro');

Browser

Include the script in your HTML file:

<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/timerpro/dist/timerpro.min.js"></script>

Then, access it via timerPro:

timerPro.setTimeout("example", () => console.log("Hello!"), 1000);

API Methods

timerPro.setTimeout(name, func, delay, args = [])

Creates a new setTimeout timer.

• Parameters:

  • name (string): The timer name.
  • func (function): The function to execute after the delay.
  • delay (number): Time in milliseconds before the function is executed.
  • args (array): Optional arguments to pass to the function.

• Returns: The ID of the created setTimeout.

timerPro.setInterval(name, func, delay, args = [])

Creates a new setInterval timer.

• Parameters:

  • name (string): The timer name.
  • func (function): The function to execute repeatedly.
  • delay (number): Time in milliseconds between function executions.
  • args (array): Optional arguments to pass to the function.

• Returns: The ID of the created setInterval.

timerPro.clearTimeout(name)

Clears a setTimeout timer by name. If name is not provided, all setTimeout timers will be cleared.

• Parameters:
  • name (string, optional): The timer name.

timerPro.clearInterval(name)

Clears a setInterval timer by name. If name is not provided, all setInterval timers will be cleared.

• Parameters:
  • name (string, optional): The timer name.

timerPro.clearAll()

Clears all setTimeout and setInterval timers.

Example

Here's an example demonstrating how to use timerpro:

const timerPro = require('timerpro');

// Set a timeout
timerPro.setTimeout("MyTimeout", (i, msg) => {
    console.log(`${i} - ${msg}`);
}, 5000, [1, "Hello World!"]);

// Set an interval
timerPro.setInterval("MyInterval", (i, msg) => {
    console.log(`${i} - ${msg}`);
}, 2000, [1, "Repeating Message"]);

// Clear the timeout
timerPro.clearTimeout("MyTimeout");

// Clear the interval
timerPro.clearInterval("MyInterval");

// Clear all timers
timerPro.clearAll();