settimeout javascript how it works code example

Example 1: javascript settimeout

setTimeout(function(){
 	alert("Sup!"); 
}, 2000);//wait 2 seconds

Example 2: javascript set timeout

var timeToWait = 3000; // 1000 = 1 second
setTimeout(() => {
	console.log("Text printed after 3 seconds");
}, timeToWait);