clearTimeout not working in javascript autocomplete script
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I am using the following code as part of an autocomplete script to avoid hammering the server with every keystroke:
var that = this;
textInput.bind("keyup", function() {
clearTimeout(that.timer);
that.timer = setTimeout (that.doStuff(), 2000);
});
Unfortunately, this does not clear the old timers. They still all execute.
Does anyone know what I'm missing?
Thanks!
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