Can the same be implemented through setTimeout instead of setInterval?

Yes, it is possible to implement similar functionality using setTimeout instead of setInterval. The main difference is that setInterval runs the function at a fixed interval, regardless of the execution time of the function itself, whereas setTimeout allows scheduling the next call only after the current one has finished, preventing overlapping calls.

Example using setTimeout for a recurring task:

function repeatTask() {
  // Perform the task
  console.log('Task completed');

  // Schedule the next call after 1000 ms
  setTimeout(repeatTask, 1000);
}

repeatTask();

This approach is more flexible and safer, especially if the task might take longer than the expected interval.