sleep
The sleep function returns a Promise that resolves after a specified time, allowing you to pause asynchronous execution for a given interval.
Syntax
typescript
await sleep(timeout)Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
timeout | number | Wait time in milliseconds (non-negative). |
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
Promise<void> | Resolves after the specified time. |
Examples
typescript
await sleep(1000); // Pauses for 1 second
sleep(500).then(() => console.log('Half a second has passed!'));Notes
- Throws a
TypeErrorif the value provided is not a non-negative number. - Useful for delays in asynchronous flows, testing, or simulating wait times.