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Javascript run loop for specified time

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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:

while(flag = 0){

    call(people);



    if(<ten minutes have passed>){

        flag = 1;

    }

}

Any help would be appreciated.

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answered 12 Years ago mickaylag · Accepted Answer

You probably want the setTimeout() function.

Something like this should work (untested):

var keepCalling = true;

setTimeout(function () {

    keepCalling = false;

}, 60000);



while (keepCalling) {

    callPeople();

}

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

var startTime = Date.now();

while ((Date.now() - startTime) < 60000) {

    callPeople();

}