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synchronization and asynchronization in javascript

In JavaScript, synchronization and asynchronization refer to the ways in which code execution is managed in relation to asynchronous operations.

Synchronization:

Synchronization refers to the coordination of multiple tasks or threads to ensure they execute in a specific order or at specific points in time. In the context of JavaScript, which is primarily a single-threaded language, synchronization is less common. However, it becomes relevant in scenarios like:

  1. Blocking Code Execution: In a synchronous operation, the code is executed in a blocking manner. Each operation completes before moving on to the next one.

Asynchronization:

Asynchronization is a key concept in JavaScript, especially when dealing with operations that might take some time to complete, such as fetching data from an API, reading a file, or handling user input.

  1. Callbacks:
  2. Promises:
  3. Async/Await:

In summary, synchronization and asynchronization in JavaScript involve managing the flow of code execution, either in a blocking or non-blocking manner, depending on the nature of the operations being performed. Asynchronous patterns are commonly used in modern JavaScript to handle tasks that might take time to complete without blocking the main thread.``

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