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k6/timers
The
k6/timers module implements timers to work with k6’s event loop. They mimic the functionality found in browsers and other JavaScript runtimes.
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| setTimeout | Sets a function to be run after a given timeout. |
| clearTimeout | Clears a previously set timeout with setTimeout. |
| setInterval | Sets a function to be run on a given interval. |
| clearInterval | Clears a previously set interval with setInterval. |
Note
The timer methods are available globally, so you can use them in your script without including an import statement.
Example
JavaScript
export default function () {
const intervalId = setInterval(() => {
console.log('This runs every 200ms');
}, 200);
const timeoutId = setTimeout(() => {
console.log('This runs after 2s');
// clear the timeout and interval to exit k6
clearInterval(intervalId);
clearTimeout(timeoutId);
}, 2000);
}Was this page helpful?
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