** Mastering Async JavaScript: A Balanced Look at Promises and Async/Await

Asynchronous programming in JavaScript can be a complex task, especially when dealing with multiple operations or workflows. Two popular methods for handling async code are Promises and Async/Await. This article provides an overview of both approaches, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses.

Promises offer a clean way to handle async code, avoiding "callback hell." They allow for easy chaining of operations and provide readable, modular code. However, they can become unwieldy in complex flows, and error handling can be tricky.

Async/Await, introduced in ES8, provides a more synchronous feel to async code, making it easier to read and maintain. This approach shines in codebases with complex async logic, but must be used within an async function and may require refactoring of existing Promise-based code.

When deciding between Promises and Async/Await, consider the complexity of your workflow. For simpler chains or APIs that return Promises, choose Promises. For complex workflows involving multiple async calls, Async/Await is a better fit.

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Source: https://dev.to/holly_e0971bb/mastering-async-javascript-promises-vs-asyncawait-1f15

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