SNIPPET TO CREATE A DELAY IN A SERVER SIDE SCRIPT

Please be aware that the provided code uses a busy-wait mechanism, considered an antipattern and discouraged. This method involves a loop continually checking the system clock until the specified duration passes. While it works as a makeshift alternative, it’s crucial to use caution and explore other solutions when available.

Here’s the function for your reference:

Beware of execution time limits when running this code. Always test first.

function setTimeout(aFunction, milliseconds){
	var date = new Date();
	date.setMilliseconds(date.getMilliseconds() + milliseconds);
	while(new Date() < date){
	}
	
	return aFunction();
}