# Discourage the use of `browser.pause()` Ensure `browser.pause()` is not used. ## Rule details `browser.pause()` usage is useful for debugging, but can cause problems in automated environments. This rule would issue an error if `browser.pause()` is used. :thumbsdown: The following patterns are considered warnings: ```js browser.pause(); ``` :thumbsup: The following patterns are not warnings: ```js browser.notPause(); ```