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What is the difference between async and synchronous await?

Author: Mohan Ganesan

Date: Mar 24, 2024

JavaScript's asynchronous nature can be managed using callback functions or the async/await syntax. Callbacks can lead to 'callback hell', while async/await allows for synchronous-looking code that remains asynchronous. Mixing async and synchronous code can be tricky, and understanding when code yields execution takes practice.

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