How Can I Dynamically Change the `setInterval` Interval During Execution?

Adjusting the Interval of SetInterval During Execution

Seeking a way to dynamically modify the interval of setInterval while it's running, a query emerges with a suggested approach of adjusting the interval based on a counter.

The initial attempt to use var interval = setInterval(function() { ... }, 10*counter); unfortunately yields an ineffective outcome. To achieve the desired behavior, consider employing an anonymous function:

var counter = 10;
var myFunction = function(){
    clearInterval(interval);
    counter *= 10;
    interval = setInterval(myFunction, counter);
}
var interval = setInterval(myFunction, counter);

This approach involves clearing the existing interval, updating the counter, and then setting a new interval with the adjusted interval.

An alternative suggested by A. Wolff leverages setTimeout instead of clearInterval to avoid the need for constantly clearing and resetting the interval:

var counter = 10;
var myFunction = function() {
    counter *= 10;
    setTimeout(myFunction, counter);
}
setTimeout(myFunction, counter);

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