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Ankit chaurasiya
Ankit chaurasiya

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πŸš€ Asynchronous JavaScript : Micro tasks vs. Macro tasks πŸš€

In JavaScript, managing asynchronous tasks is essential for smooth applications. Here’s a quick breakdown:

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πŸ” Microtasks

  • Examples: Promise callbacks, MutationObserver.
  • Priority: Higher than macrotasks.
  • Execution: Runs after the current task and before the next event loop iteration.

⏳ Macrotasks

  • Examples: setTimeout, setInterval.
  • Priority: Lower than microtasks.
  • Execution: Runs after the microtask queue is empty, starting a new event loop iteration.

πŸ› οΈ Why It Matters
Understanding these concepts helps optimize performance and manage asynchronous operations effectively. Remember, promises resolve before any macrotasks execute!

What’s your experience with async programming in JavaScript? Share below! πŸ’¬πŸ‘‡

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