What are async methods in C#?

What are async methods in C#?

Async methods in C# allow you to run operations asynchronously, improving responsiveness by not blocking the main thread.

Can you give me an example of an async method?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

public async Task<string> GetDataAsync() {
    await Task.Delay(1000); // Simulates a delay
    return "Data retrieved!";
}

How do I call an async method?

You can call an async method using the await keyword. For example:

string result = await GetDataAsync();

What happens if I don't use await?

If you don't use await, the method will run asynchronously, but you won't get the result immediately, and it may lead to unhandled exceptions.