@loxjs/sleep v2.0.5

@loxjs/sleep

A simple promise-based sleep function for Node.js, @loxjs/sleep provides a straightforward way to introduce a delay in your async functions or promise chains.

Installation

Install the module with npm:

npm install @loxjs/sleep

Or with yarn:

yarn add @loxjs/sleep

Usage

To use @loxjs/sleep, simply require it in your module and call it with an amount of time in milliseconds.

const sleep = require('@loxjs/sleep')

// In an async function
async function example() {
    console.log('Sleeping for 2 seconds...')
    await sleep(2000); // Sleeps for 2000 milliseconds (2 seconds)
    console.log('Woke up after 2 seconds!')
}

// Immediately-Invoked Function Expression (IIFE) with async
(async () => {
    console.log('Sleeping for 3 seconds...')
    await sleep(3000); // Sleeps for 3000 milliseconds (3 seconds)
    console.log('Woke up after 3 seconds!')
})()

API

@loxjs/sleep exports a single function:

sleep(time)

Returns a Promise that resolves after the specified time.

Parameters

• time (Number) - The amount of time to sleep in milliseconds.

Returns

• Promise - A Promise that resolves after the specified amount of time.

Example

const sleep = require('@loxjs/sleep')

async function fetchData() {
    // Simulate a delay in fetching data
    console.log('Fetching data in 1 second...')
    await sleep(1000)
    console.log('Data fetched!')
}

fetchData()

Contributing

Contributions to @loxjs/sleep are welcome! Please ensure that your contributions adhere to the following guidelines:

• Write clear, readable, and maintainable code.
• Follow existing coding styles and practices.
• Write meaningful commit messages.
• Update the documentation accordingly.

For more detailed information, please read the contributing guide.

Enjoy using @loxjs/sleep!