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Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the specification changes.
The disconnect() method is used to stop the performance observer from receiving any performance entry events.
Syntax
observer.disconnect();
Arguments
- None
Return value
- void
Example
var observer = new PerformanceObserver(function(list, obj) {
var entries = list.getEntries();
for (var i=0; i < entries.length; i++) {
// Process "mark" and "frame" events
}
});
observer.observe({entryTypes: ["mark", "frame"]});
function perf_observer(list, observer) {
// Process the "measure" event
// ...
// Disable additional performance events
observer.disconnect();
}
var observer2 = new PerformanceObserver(perf_observer);
observer2.observe({entryTypes: ["measure"]});
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Timeline Time Level 2 The definition of 'disconnect()' in that specification. |
Editor's Draft | Initial definition of disconnect() method. |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
disconnect() method |
No support | No support | No support | No support | No support |
| Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | Firefox OS | IE Phone | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
disconnect() method |
No support | No support | No support | No support | No support | No support |