Does a JavaScript setTimeout function stop when page reloaded?

Question

If I initiate a setTimeout function from the trigger, will the function stop when the page is reloaded?

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Answer 1

When you reload the browser, the html, css and javascript are re-evaluated as part of building the DOM and render trees. Consequently, each instance of the timer function is disposed on page reload. So, no, you will not end up with multiple instances of that function.