TRUST ISSUES with setTimeout()
MindCraft Frontend Web Dev - JS Essential Lecture 18
Course by: MindCraft

In this bonus episode, we explore the nuances of setTimeout in JavaScript, uncovering why it sometimes fails to execute callbacks as expected. Understanding these behaviors is crucial for developers to avoid pitfalls and write more reliable asynchronous code.

Topics Covered:

• 00:00 - Introduction

• 00:38 - Why We Have Trust Issues with setTimeout?

• 06:52 - Code Demonstration of setTimeout Delay

• 15:35 - Discussion About setTimeout(0)

• 20:27 - Setting Up a Practice Playground on the Local System

• 25:02 - Teaser for the Next Video

• 25:36 - Thank You for Watching Namaste JavaScript

In this episode, we dissect the reliability issues associated with setTimeout, particularly focusing on its delay inconsistencies and the common confusion surrounding setTimeout(0). The video concludes with practical advice on setting up a local development environment to experiment with JavaScript code effectively.