Asynchronous JavaScript

Asynchronous JavaScript

Asynchronous JavaScript refers to programming techniques that allow JavaScript code to execute without blocking other operations. In traditional synchronous programming, tasks are executed one after another. Asynchronous programming enables the browser or environment to continue processing other events, improving responsiveness and performance, especially when dealing with potentially long-running operations like network requests or file I/O. This is often achieved using promises, async/await, or callbacks. Examples include fetching data from a server without freezing the user interface, or handling multiple user interactions simultaneously.

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