How to fix issue that deprecated ‘page.waitForTimeout’ method usage

How to fix issue that deprecated ‘page.waitForTimeout’ method usage

If you are using TypeScript and have encountered the issue of the deprecated ‘page.waitForTimeout’ method usage, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In this blog post, we will explore different solutions to fix this problem.

Solution 1: Use ‘page.waitFor’ instead

The ‘page.waitForTimeout’ method has been deprecated in recent versions of Puppeteer. The recommended alternative is to use the ‘page.waitFor’ method, which provides similar functionality.

Here’s how you can update your code:

// Before
await page.waitForTimeout(3000);

// After
await page.waitFor(3000);

Solution 2: Use ‘setTimeout’ function

If you prefer a more traditional approach, you can use the ‘setTimeout’ function to introduce a delay in your code. This can be achieved by wrapping the code you want to delay in a Promise and using the ‘setTimeout’ function to resolve the Promise after the desired delay.

Here’s an example:

const delay = (ms) => new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, ms));

// Usage
await delay(3000);

By using the ‘delay’ function, you can introduce a delay of 3000 milliseconds (3 seconds) before executing the next line of code.

Solution 3: Use ‘await new Promise’

Another approach to introduce a delay in your code is by using the ‘await new Promise’ syntax. This method allows you to create a Promise that resolves after a specified delay.

Here’s an example:

const wait = (ms) => new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, ms));

// Usage
await wait(3000);

With the ‘wait’ function, you can introduce a delay of 3000 milliseconds (3 seconds) before proceeding to the next line of code.

Now that you have learned different solutions to fix the deprecated ‘page.waitForTimeout’ method usage, you can choose the one that suits your needs best. Remember to update your code accordingly to ensure compatibility with the latest versions of Puppeteer and TypeScript.

We hope this blog post has been helpful in resolving your issue. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to reach out to us.

Happy coding!