repeat_with_settimeout.js

const repeatWithTimeout = (action, interval) => {
    let timerId;

    function repeat() {
        action();
        timerId = setTimeout(repeat, interval); 
    }

    repeat();

    return () => {
        clearTimeout(timerId);
    };
};

// Example usage
const cancel = repeatWithTimeout(() => {
    console.log("Action executed");
}, 1000);

// Cancel the repeating action after 5 seconds
setTimeout(() => {
    cancel();
    console.log("Repeating action canceled");
}, 5000);