setInterval

The setInterval() method helps us to repeatedly execute a function after a fixed delay. It returns a unique interval ID which can later be used by the clearInterval() method, which stops further repeated execution of the function.

setInterval() is similar to setTimeout, with a difference. Instead of running the callback function once, it will run it forever, at the specific time interval you specify (in milliseconds):

Visit the following resources to learn more:

• Scheduling: setTimeout and setInterval
• What is the use of setInterval() method in Node.js?