What is Async/Await?
A cleaner way to write code that waits for slow operations to complete
Why It Matters
Async/await makes asynchronous code look and behave more like simple, step-by-step code
Real-World Example
const data = await fetch('/api/users') reads almost like plain English
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Related Terms
Callback
A function that runs after another operation completes
Promise
A way to handle operations that will complete in the future, with success or failure
Full-stack
Working on both the frontend (what users see) and backend (the server and database) of an application
TypeScript
JavaScript with added type checking that catches errors before your code runs
JavaScript
The programming language that makes websites interactive and dynamic
Environment Variables
Secret settings stored outside your code, like passwords and API keys