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    Why can't I give setInterval function a delay time of 0/zero.

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    Just Thankful

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    Another Approach using IIFE

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    How to run setInterval() with dynamic delay value

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    Below is a way to not name a function variable, but is it a best practice?

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    Why didn't we use getTime in setInterval?

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    What is the difference between anonymous function and a variable statement with function expression?

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  • Sjoerd Vermeijden
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    Why would i want to use an anonymous function over a named function?

    Posted July 26, 2017 7:44pm by Sjoerd Vermeijden
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