Question 1

How do I cancel a delay using AbortSignal?

Accepted Answer

Pass an AbortSignal to the delay function's options. When aborted, the promise rejects with an AbortError, as shown in the README's code example for controlled cancellation.

Question 2

delay vs native setTimeout: which should I use?

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Use delay for promise-based workflows, abort support, random delays, or unlimited lengths. Choose setTimeout for simple, callback-based delays or when minimizing dependencies is critical.

Question 3

Can delay handle random wait times for web scraping?

Accepted Answer

Yes, use the rangeDelay function to generate delays between specified minimum and maximum milliseconds, which helps avoid detection by making timing unpredictable.

Question 4

How to mock delays in tests with delay?

Accepted Answer

Use the createDelay function to inject custom setTimeout and clearTimeout functions, allowing you to stub timers for precise control in testing environments.

Question 5

Is delay compatible with both Node.js and browsers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, delay is designed to work in both environments, providing consistent timing utilities, though Node.js users might prefer native options as noted in the README tip.

Question 6

What's the difference between delay and p-timeout?

Accepted Answer

Delay creates delays with features like random ranges and value resolution, while p-timeout sets timeouts on existing promises to reject after a delay, serving complementary purposes in async workflows.

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